Obesity is a major health concern and is associated with an increased risk of nephrolithiasis, particularly in women. Bariatric surgery for weight loss is known to increase the incidence of stone formation and alter urinary chemistry profiles. In this Review, the authors summarize the problems of stone formation in the bariatric surgery population and discuss relevant dietary recommendations, current medical therapies, and new therapeutic directions for the management of stones in this population.
- Sarah Tarplin
- Vishnu Ganesan
- Manoj Monga
