Have you heard of ureteral stents? They are devices used in urological surgery. PubMed Central (Central European Journal of ...

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 randomized trial, patients receiving a silicone vs polyurethane stent after stone surgery reported more treatment satisfaction. In a pragmatic randomized controlled trial, receipt of a silicone ...

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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 ...

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