Ureteral obstruction

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Dec. 23, 2025

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and scientists are studying new ways to diagnose and treat ureteral obstruction. Researchers in the Department of Urology at Mayo Clinic focus on developing innovative approaches to treatment that improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Our faculty members work collaboratively with each other and with investigators in other departments at Mayo Clinic on urology-related basic, translational and clinical studies.

Publications

See a list of publications about ureteral obstructions by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

  1. Zeidel ML, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of urinary tract obstruction and hydronephrosis. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 1, 2021.
  2. Yu ASL, et al., eds. Urinary tract obstruction. In: Brenner & Rector's The Kidney. 11th ed. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 9, 2021.
  3. Obstructive uropathy. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/genitourinary-disorders/obstructive-uropathy/obstructive-uropathy#. Accessed Oct. 1, 2021.
  4. AskMayoExpert. Ureteropelvic junction obstruction (adult). Mayo Clinic; 2021.
  5. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Oct. 28, 2021.
  6. Tabib C, et al. Management and treatment options when facing malignant ureteral obstruction. International Journal of Urology. 2020; doi:10.1111/iju.14235.
  7. Braswell Pickering EA. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. July 15, 2021.