URETERAL STENTING AFTER URETEROSCOPY FOR DISTAL URETERAL CALCULI: A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY ASSESSING PAIN, OUTCOMES AND COMPLICATIONS

Abstract

Uncomplicated ureteroscopy for distal ureteral calculi with or without intraoperative ureteral dilation can safely be performed without placement of a ureteral stent. Patients without stents had significantly less pain, fewer urinary symptoms and decreased narcotic use postoperatively.