Fact Sheets

Anesthesia for Hernia Repair
For people having a hernia repair, anesthesiologists work alongside surgeons to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the procedure.
Jelmyto®
An FDA-approved medication used to treat low-grade upper tract urothelial carcinoma, a rare type of cancer that affects 6,000 to 8,000 people in the United States every year.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Children
A urinary tract infection is a condition in which there is an Infection along the urinary tract. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Anesthesia for Atrial Fibrillation
Patients with A-fib benefit from specialized anesthesiology. Learn more about this treatment.
Dizziness
Dizziness is a term to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, weak, or unsteady. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, or HoLEP, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procedure involves using a holmium laser to remove excess prostate tissue to improve urinary symptoms.
Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Cancer that starts transitional cells in the renal pelvis and ureter, which are part of the upper urinary tract.
Diagnosing Kidney Disease
Yale Medicine has one of the country’s first renal (kidney) pathology labs and deep expertise in diagnosing the disease. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
UroLift
UroLift is a minimally invasive procedure to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Learn about this procedure.
Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits of mineral and acid salts in the kidneys. These stones are painful when they are passed through the body.