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Glenn Michael Preminger

Glenn Michael Preminger

James F. Glenn, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Urology
Urology
glenn.preminger@duke.edu
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

A Prospective Study of Steerable Ureteroscopic Renal Evacuation Using the Second-Generation CVAC® Aspiration System: Results from the CLEARANCE Study

Journal Article Journal of Endourology · January 19, 2026 Purpose:To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the second-generation Calyxo Vacuum Aspiration and Control System (CVAC®) Aspiration System. ... Full text Cite

Thermal injury and treatment efficiency during thulium fiber laser lithotripsy: insights from an in vivo porcine model.

Journal Article World J Urol · January 11, 2026 PURPOSE: To evaluate the risk of thermal injury and the treatment efficiency during thulium fiber laser (TFL) lithotripsy of renal and ureteral stone phantoms in an in vivo porcine model. METHODS: BegoStone phantoms were sequentially implanted and treated ... 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 Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · 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.