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 ...

Stent omission after uncomplicated ureteroscopy may reduce postoperative symptoms without compromising safety or stone-free ...

Interim analysis of ibrutinib plus paclitaxel for patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma previously treated with platinum-based chemotherapy.

Stent omission after ureteroscopy for a small uncomplicated renal stone appears safe and preferable for patients. Stent omission after ureteroscopy, even with the use of a ureteral access sheath, may ...

Ureteral stents are widely used to relieve obstruction and protect kidney function, but they can also become blocked, triggering hydronephrosis and prolonged elevation of intrarenal pressure that may ...

Synchronous metastatic disease is characterized by the presence of metastatic lesions, in addition to the primary tumor, at diagnosis. The optimal duration of antibiotic prophylaxis is still unknown.

Newswise — The RELIEF™ ureteral stent has achieved FDA clearance as the first and only stent to have approval for the prevention of vesicoureteral reflux, a major cause of patient discomfort. RELIEF’s ...

A kidney stent, also called a ureteral stent, keeps urine flowing from the kidney to the bladder after a kidney stone or obstruction. About 80% of people report discomfort with stents, which can make ...