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 ...

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Promising technology developed by a University Hospitals doctor that looks to decrease discomfort in kidney stone patients achieved a major milestone in the path toward mass commercialization with its ...

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 ...

Boston Scientific has launched a new app, called the Ureteral Stent Tracker, that helps urologists and their staff keep tabs on ureteral stents implanted in patients with kidney stones. The app was ...

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 ...

Can Ureteral Stents Help Pass Kidney Stones? As per the Cleveland Clinic, ureteral stents open the ureter, which can help urine pass easily from the kidney to the bladder. Their report mentions that ...