Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy with Antegrade Stent Tether: Clinical Experience

Abstract

Utilization of the tether to remove the ureteral stent via the flank after tubeless PCNL is a feasible, safe, and cost-effective improvement on the standard tubeless PCNL technique. This modification obviates postoperative office cystoscopy, allowing easy removal of a stent.