Timing of Upper Urinary Tract Stone Surgery After Initial Presentation for Renal Colic With Concomitant Urinary Infection

We found no benefit in delaying surgery with respect to 30-day postoperative revisits for patients presenting with renal colic and concomitant UTI. Delays led to higher total episode-related costs, largely driven by the preoperative period. UTI at presentation was associated with delays in surgery, and our findings illustrate the importance of future prospective studies evaluating the impact of surgical timing on patients with urolithiasis and UTI.