UCI Urology - Orange County Kidney Stone Center

UCI Urology - Orange County Kidney Stone Center At UCI Kidney Stone Center, we strive to bring the best kidney stone care imaginable. We provide 24/

06/12/2026

The UC Irvine Kidney Stone Center takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to kidney stone disease, focusing not only on treatment but also on prevention. This includes collaboration across different specialties to address all aspects of stone formation.
In addition to medications and supplements, care also considers nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and overall well-being, since these factors can all influence kidney stone risk. The goal is to treat the whole patient, not just the stones.
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06/11/2026

Traditionally, surgery involved large incisions, but at UC Irvine we use minimally invasive techniques to treat even large kidney stones. This means procedures can often be done through very small incisions, helping reduce recovery time and postoperative discomfort.
The goal is to get patients back home sooner, back to work and daily activities faster, and back to the things they enjoy with less pain and disruption after surgery.
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06/10/2026

While kidney stones affect about 10% of the population, some patients have rare forms of kidney stone disease that require a more specialized approach. Our evaluation may include genetic testing and detailed urine testing to better understand the underlying causes and identify the specific metabolic factors contributing to stone formation.

This allows for more personalized treatment strategies aimed at reducing the risk of future kidney stone episodes. 🧬
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06/05/2026

Large kidney stones are often treated using a percutaneous approach, which involves a small keyhole incision to access the kidney directly. This allows for the removal of large stones, including those that are pea-sized or even golf ball-sized. Recovery is typically well tolerated, with about half of patients able to go home the same day and return to normal activities, including work, within one to two weeks. 🪨
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06/04/2026

What if kidney stone care meant fewer surgeries and fewer recurrences?

At UC Irvine, our 50+ ongoing clinical trials are focused on exactly that: improving care, reducing procedures, and helping patients avoid future stone events.

We’ve partnered with engineering experts to develop technology that dramatically improves surgical safety, while also exploring holistic treatment options that go beyond traditional medications.

Learn more at ucikidneystonecenter.com.
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06/02/2026

Many patients who undergo kidney stone surgery are surprised to learn that stones can still recur if underlying causes are not addressed. At the Kidney Stone Center at UC Irvine, we take a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to understand why certain patients form specific types of stones. By identifying these risk factors, we can tailor prevention strategies aimed at reducing recurrence and helping make a first stone episode less likely to happen again.
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05/29/2026

Looking for better options for kidney stone treatment and prevention?

At UC Irvine, we’re leading over 50 clinical trials aimed at improving patient care…from safer surgical techniques to more comprehensive, medication-sparing approaches.

Our mission is to improve treatment today and prevent future stone episodes tomorrow. If you have questions, you can call us at (714) 456-ROCK (7625).
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05/28/2026

Can robotic surgery improve kidney stone removal?

We were the first institution to adopt a robotic approach for kidney stone treatment. This allows us to treat both large stones through a posterior approach and precisely target even the smallest stone fragments within the kidney.

The goal: maximize stone clearance and help reduce the risk of future episodes.
You can call us at (714) 456-ROCK (7625).
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This week recognized the physicians, nurses, staff, and support teams who work together to provide exceptional patient c...
05/16/2026

This week recognized the physicians, nurses, staff, and support teams who work together to provide exceptional patient care every day. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion are the foundation of a strong healthcare community.

05/11/2026

UCI Urology: Tomorrow’s Urology, Today!

-With our state-of-the-art medical equipment, we can make the process incision-free, safer, and more comfortable.
-Our research partnerships are driving innovations in laser technology and aspirational endoscopy.
-While we can’t prevent someone’s first stone, we can intervene and help them reduce the chance of forming a second stone.
-When you see ONE of us, you see ALL of us. And what we are learning today, we will be teaching to other urologists tomorrow.

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