Ninth urinary tract surgeons' conferance begins

The ninth urinary tract surgeons' conference got underway here on Saturday with conferees set to shed light on treatment of various ailments namely urinary tract stones. The conference is an opportunity for doctors and surgeons to examine latest techniques and methods for treating urinary diseases and conditions, said Minister of Health Dr. Ali Al-Obaidi, in a statement addressed at the inaugural session on his behalf by the assistant undersecretary, Dr. Jamal Al-Harbi. Agenda deals with causes, kinds, complications and methods of treatment of the urinary tract stones, he said. Up to 150 doctors and medical figures are taking part in the conference.