Outcome of metabolic evaluation and medical treatment for calcium nephrolithiasis in a private urological practice.

Purpose: We determine if medications that have been proven effective for kidney stone prevention in prospective controlled trials can reduce kidney stone recurrence in a private practice of urology better than life-style advice, including hydration.

Materials And Methods: Between July 1, 1995 and December 31, 1996, 203 patients with stones received care from 1 private practice. Physicians chose to evaluate these patients metabolically based on clinical judgement.