Cutting for Stone in Augmented Bladders—What is the Risk of Recurrence and is it Impacted by Treatment Modality?

Abstract

Bladder stones recurred in almost half of the patients at 9 years postoperatively independent of treatment technique and patient characteristics. As a high risk group, yearly x-ray of the kidneys, ureters and bladder, and ultrasound of the kidneys and bladder are recommended in these patients.