The Use of a Thermoexpandable Metal Alloy Stent in the Minimally Invasive Management of Retroperitoneal Fibrosis: A Single Center Experience From the United Kingdom

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study using metal stents in patients with RPF. Retrograde placement of the ureteral Memokath 051 metal stent can be considered as a promising alternative for initial or salvage postureterolysis minimally invasive management of ureteral obstruction in RPF.