Purpose of the Procedure
- To remove severe encrustations preventing standard stent withdrawal.
- To prevent complete ureteral obstruction and potential kidney failure.
- To treat chronic infections caused by long-term foreign body presence.
Encrusted Stent Removal Surgery | Lahalak Medical Platform
Regain your comfort with advanced surgical management of heavily encrusted ureteral stents. We utilize state-of-the-art endoscopic and laser fragmentation techniques to safely remove neglected stents and restore your urinary health effectively.
Scientific name: Endoscopic Management of Encrusted Ureteral Stents
A complex endoscopic procedure designed to fragment and remove heavy stone encrustations from neglected ureteral stents. Utilizing advanced laser technology, this surgery ensures the safe extraction of the stent while protecting the urinary tract.
Service type
Endoscopic Surgery
Duration
1-3 hours
Fasting
8-12 hours fasting
Included Services
- General or spinal anesthesia
- Ureteroscopy procedure
- Laser lithotripsy
- Stent extraction
Medical Service Information
Target Patient Groups
- Patients with forgotten ureteral stents for over 6 months.
- Cases with large stone burdens attached to the stent surface.
- Patients who failed simple outpatient stent removal attempts.
Post-Operative Care
- Increase fluid intake to flush the urinary system.
- Adhere to prescribed antibiotics to prevent post-op infection.
- Follow-up imaging to ensure complete clearance of stone fragments.
Conditions & Notices
- Pre-operative blood and coagulation tests
- Recent X-ray or CT scan imaging
- Complete fasting before surgery