Stone Pass: Kidney Stones 1.1

Kidney stone passing or surgery?

If you are dealing with kidney stones (nephrolithiasis), Stone Pass offers valuable insights to assist you in making informed decisions in collaboration with your healthcare provider. It provides real data regarding outcomes in individuals who have faced similar kidney stone situations.

How It Works

1. Provide details about your kidney stone:
Submit the size and location of your stone as provided by your healthcare professional. Take a brief assessment to gauge the intensity of your kidney stone pain.
2. Access information to empower your decision-making process:
Discover the percentage of individuals who attempted to pass their kidney stones. Learn about the success rates in passing kidney stones. Understand how your pain level compares to that of others facing similar stone issues. Compare your stone’s size with data from other individuals with kidney stones.

Dealing with a kidney stone can be a singular event in one's life, prompting critical decisions without personal experience. The key factors influencing these decisions often include the size, location of the stone, and the severity of pain. While altering a stone's size or position might be beyond control, comprehending the impact of kidney stone pain on decision-making is crucial. Stone Pass strives to reveal how your case aligns with others, shedding light on their treatment decisions and stone resolution outcomes. Whether your kidney stone passes naturally or necessitates treatment such as lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, our aim is to arm you with relevant information to enhance communication with your healthcare provider and arrive at the most suitable decision for your unique situation.

About

Stone Pass was conceived for educational purposes by Dr. Andrew Portis.

Dr. Portis is a board-certified urologist specializing in stone disease since 2000. He established the HealthEast Kidney Stone Institute in St. Paul, MN, USA and facilitated the nation's pioneering Joint Commission Disease-Specific Care Certification in kidney stone disease in 2013. With Stone Pass, Dr. Portis shares insights gained from treating over 15,000 patients grappling with decisions regarding their kidney stones.

Source Data

The outcomes drawn from more than 1,600 patients are routinely reported to the Joint Commission as part of Disease-Specific Certification in Kidney Stone Disease. These outcomes have been anonymized and meticulously presented within this application for easy accessibility.

The Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) Pain Intensity scale 3a v1.0 has been seamlessly integrated into the app with authorization from HealthMeasures.