kidney stone surgery stent removal

kidney stone surgery stent removal

Ureteric stent removal

What is a Ureteric Stent?

The ureter is a vital thin tube structure allowing the urine that is produced by the kidney, to drain into the bladder. If this tube becomes blocked, it can result in pain, life threatening infection and damage to the kidney. A ureteric stent is a plastic tube used to keep the kidney draining and prevent these problems. There are curls on each end to stop the stent from moving. Stents are temporary and in some circumstances, a small length of string is attached to the lower part of the stent to facilitate removal.

A ureteric stent is sometimes placed as an emergency to bypass an unexpected blockage in the ureter such as kidney stones. This is usually a temporary measure only to treat the blockage and you will be required to return after several weeks for a definitive procedure to breakdown and remove the stones.

A ureteric stent may also be inserted at the end of surgery involving your ureter. This is to protect you from blockage caused by swelling that occurs in the first few days after the procedure. Your surgeon should give you an indication of how long a stent is intended to stay in for, as the length of time can vary.

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How is the stent removed?

If you have had a stent inserted after kidney stone surgery, it is temporary and only needed for a short period of time. There are two main methods for removal.

. Stent on a string

For most patients, the stent will only stay in place for 5-7 days. In these cases, we often place the stent attached to a string which stays outside the body. The string can be gently pulled until the entire stent is removed. This is very quick and does not cause significant discomfort. This can be done at home yourself, or if you prefer, one of the medical team can do it for you in the hospital.

The stent is about 20-30 cm long with 2 curls on each end. A string is attached to the lower end as shown in the pictures below.

. Flexible Cystoscopy

If the stent is not attached to a string, the stent is removed by flexible cystoscopy in the outpatient department. Some local anaesthetic gel is used and a small camera is inserted into the bladder via your urethra (water pipe) by one of the urology staff. The end of the stent can then be grasped and pulled out. You will be given an appointment for this procedure.

Source:

. https://www.thh.nhs.uk/documents/_Patients/PatientLeaflets/urology/Having_a_Ureteric_Stent.pdf

10 common questions about kidney stone surgery stent removal

1Is it painful to have a stent removed?
The procedure, which usually takes only a few minutes and causes little discomfort, is performed in an outpatient clinic or ambulatory surgery center. Most patients tolerate having the stent removed using only a topical anesthetic placed in the urethra.
2How long does a stent stay in after kidney stone surgery?
four to seven days A ureteral stent is typically removed four to seven days after surgery during a short office procedure, although sometimes the stent must stay in longer
3Why have a stent after kidney stone surgery?
Ureteroscopy is a surgical procedure that can be used to remove kidney stones from the ureters, the tubes that connect the kidney with the bladder. ... A stent is a small, thin tube that can be left in the ureter after the stone is removed to help pass urine and prevent new stones from blocking the tube
4Can I remove my own stent?
In some cases the stent can be removed just a few days after the procedure, while in other cases your Urologist may recommend that it stay in place longer. In general, a stent should be removed (or exchanged) within 3 months. There are two ways to remove ureteral stents.
5How do they remove a stent after kidney stone surgery?
A ureteral (say "you-REE-ter-ul") stent is a thin, hollow tube that was placed in your ureter to help urine pass from the kidney into the bladder. Ureters are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. There are several ways to remove the stent. It may have been removed with a string.
6Are you put to sleep for a kidney stent?
The stent keeps the ureter open. After the stent is placed, urine should flow better from your kidneys to your bladder. You will get medicine to make you sleep and to prevent pain during the procedure.
7Can Coke dissolve kidney stones?
On several websites she came across a remedy known as the “Coke treatment,” which was purported to dissolve kidney stones and prevent stone recurrence. ... some variations of this treatment that can be found on the web also recommend drinking water for several hours after the treatment
8How painful is a stent from the kidney?
Some patients experience agonizing pain when a temporary stent is implanted after kidney stones are removed. A year-long study is looking into why some patients experience intense pain with stents. ... Ureteroscopy is a procedure in which a small scope is inserted into the urethra and advanced to the bladder and kidneys
9Do you always need a stent after kidney stone surgery?
A stent is not necessary for all patients who have SWL. In fact it is not needed for most patients. Stents can cause blood in the urine, frequent urination, and discomfort, although these symptoms generally improve after a few days. A stent should not be left in place for more than three to six months
10Do you have to have a stent after kidney stone removal?
The doctor will use the string to pull out the stent when you no longer need it. After the procedure, urine may flow better from your kidneys to your bladder. A ureteral stent may be left in place for several days or for as long as several months.

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1 Comment

  1. Joel Fuller says:
    August 12, 2022 at 6:06 am

    The removal of a stent most certainly is painful and discomforting. It only takes a few moments but those moments are painful. This pain will subside over the next few days.

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