Ureteral stent placement as a treatment option of ureteral stenosis in comorbid patients: A single-center experience

Abstract

Background: Ureteral stenosis consist a medical condition characterized by high percentage of morbidity index causing refractory urinary tract infections, lithiasis as well as renal impairment and as a result, it is associated with poor outcomes regarding patients' quality of life. Cold-knife, electrocautery, laser incision as well as surgical reconstruction are different options of treatment. However, in comorbid patients unfit for surgery permanent ureteral stent placement should be an alternative approach. Aims and Objectives: Assessing success rate and safety profile of ureteral stenting in comorbid patients with ureteral stenosis. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study data was collected from patients underwent ureteral stent placement in our department. Personal history, laboratory examination and frailty assessment was documented in each case. Meanwhile, complications and success rate of the procedurewere recorded. Conclusion: Ureteral stent placement consist a safe treatment approach in patients with ureteral stenosis and many comorbidities. However, urologists should inform patients about the risk of stent withdrawal.