Kidney stones in general practice - assessment, diagnosis, intervention, management and prevention strategies

Hosted by the Australian Prostate Centre, urological surgeon Dr Fairleigh Reeves will provide an overview of best-practice assessment for acute renal colic, when urgent urological intervention is recommended, together with evidence-based metabolic and dietary prevention strategies. Conservative and surgical treatments will be explained including when one is recommended over the other.

Case studies will be used for context.

Learning outcomes:

• Summarise the recommended work up for patients presenting with suspected kidney stones.
• List the red flags for patients presenting with kidney stones that warrant urgent referral to a urological surgeon or to an emergency department.
• Counsel patients by providing practical advice and strategies for lifestyle and diet modifications.