Kidney stone disease (KSD) affects around 10% of the global population, associated with severe pain, recurrent hospitalizations, and potential long-term kidney complications. In Brazil, the management of these cases within the Public Health System (SUS) still lacks detailed analyses regarding prevalence, costs, and outcomes, making it difficult to identify regional disparities. This study aims to analyze hospitalizations, interventions, costs, and outcomes related to KSD in SUS between 2015 and 2025, highlighting trends and regional differences.
Pierre et al. (Wed,) studied this question.