(HealthDay)—The placement of ureteral stents following uncomplicated ureteroscopic stone removal, without fluoroscopy for image guidance, is feasible and has comparable accuracy and complication rates ...

Have you heard of ureteral stents? They are devices used in urological surgery. PubMed Central (Central European Journal of Urology) notes that its main objective is to allow passage of urine and ...

The results of the study are highly relevant for urological practice. This technology reduces complications and pain for our patients and is a real step forward for patient centered care.” — Professor ...

To avoid major complications like stenosis or leakage following kidney transplantation, some surgeons elect to place a ureteral stent across the site of anastomosis of the donor ureter to the ...

In a trial, more patients taking tamsulosin were able to tolerate placement of a large ureteral access sheath for kidney stone removal procedures. Preoperative administration of tamsulosin improves ...

For patients with kidney stones, ureteral stents (hollow devices placed in the ureter—the tube between the kidney and bladder) can be used temporarily to relieve urinary obstruction. Despite the use ...

BARCELONA—A thermo-expandable segmental metallic stent has scored higher than a conventional polyurethane plastic stent on a validated quality of life questionnaire completed by patients with ureteral ...

Background A 66-year-old man presented to hospital with gross hematuria and clots. He had previously undergone surgical repair of a right iliac artery aneurysm with placement of a vascular prosthesis ...

Fluoro-Less Ureteral Stent Placement Deemed Feasible The placement of ureteral stents following uncomplicated ureteroscopic stone removal, without fluoroscopy for image guidance, is feasible and has ...