Surgical Management of Kidney and Ureteral Stones: AUA Guideline (2026) Part III: Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Kidney and/or Ureteral Stones

Selection of optimal treatment modalities for patients with kidney and/or ureteral stones is determined by patient factors, urinary tract anatomy, and stone characteristics and are guided by shared decision-making that additionally takes into account patient goals and preferences, resource availability, and physician expertise. This Guideline serves as a resource for clinicians and patients to provide the best available evidence on which to base discussions with patients in a shared decision-making process to arrive at appropriate treatment decisions.