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Glenn Michael Preminger

James F. Glenn, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Urology
Urology
Box 3167 Med Ctr, Durham, NC
30 Duke Medicine Circle, RM1573 Duke South, White Zone, Durham, NC 27710
Office hours Mondays 8:30 -  4:00

Wednesdays 8:30 - 2:00  

Overview


1. Minimally invasive management of urologic diseases
2. Minimally invasive management of renal and ureteral stones
3. Medical management of nephrolithiasis
4. Bioeffects of shock wave lithotripsy
5. Basic physics of shock wave lithotripsy
6. Intracorporeal lithotripsy for stone fragmentation
7. Minimally invasive management of urinary tract obstruction, including ureteropelvic junction obstruction and ureteral strictures
8. Enhanced imaging modalities for minimally invasive surgery
9. Digital video imaging during endoscopic surgery
10. 3-D imaging modalities for minimally invasive surgery
11. Holmium laser applications in urology

Current Appointments & Affiliations


James F. Glenn, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Urology · 2011 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments
Professor of Urology · 1994 - Present Urology, Clinical Science Departments

In the News


Published March 24, 2015
Kidney stone basics, including some ways to avoid them

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Recent Publications


Infection Risk in Patients with Mixed Flora in Urine Cultures Prior to Ureteroscopy.

Journal Article J Endourol · February 10, 2025 Purpose: Urine cultures are routinely used to inform preoperative antibiotic choice and duration prior to endourologic surgery. The presence of mixed flora in preoperative urine cultures holds unclear clinical significance. This study examines infectious o ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Role of Sleep Apnea in Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders Among Older Noncardiac Surgery Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Journal Article Anesth Analg · January 1, 2025 BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea is associated with increased dementia risk, yet its role in postoperative neurocognitive disorders is unclear. Here, we studied whether the severity of untreated obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the severity of ... Full text Link to item Cite

A Prospective, Randomized, Noninferiority Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation Compared with Standard Ureteroscopy: 30-Day Results of the ASPIRE Study.

Journal Article J Endourol · January 2025 Purpose: We report the first multicenter, prospective, randomized noninferiority controlled trial of steerable ureteroscopic renal evacuation (SURE) for nephrolithiasis treatment. Materials and Methods: Candidates for laser lithotripsy ≥18 years with ≥1 re ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Assessment of the Optimal Settings of TFL for Laser Lithotripsy and Associated Thermal Injury Risk

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2025 - 2028

Duke KURe Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 2013 - 2028

Innovations in Shock Wave Lithotripsy Technology

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 1997 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


New York University · 1977 M.D.