Introduction The aim of this paper was to give a complete overview of all published
complications associated with ureteroscopy and their according management and …

Abstract 3D printing technologies have found several applications within the biomedical
sector including in the fabrication of medical devices, advanced visualization, diagnosis …

Ureteral stents are one of the most commonly used devices in the treatment of benign and
malignant urological diseases. However, they are associated with common complications …

Abstract Purpose of Review There are three technological parameters that play a key role on
the performance of an ideal stent. These are its material, design and surface coating. This …

Ever since the ureteral stent design was fitted with a curl on both sides to prevent it from
migrating up or down the ureter some 40 years ago, its use has gained tremendous …

Ureteral stents are commonly used devices in hospital settings. However, their usage is
often complicated by associated urinary tract infections as a result of bacterial adhesion onto …

The management options for ureteral obstruction are diverse, including retrograde ureteral
stent insertion or antegrade nephrostomy placement, with or without eventual antegrade …

Purpose Despite the lack of a well delineated definition, chronic ureteral obstruction
imposes significant quality of life loss, increased pathological morbidity and risk of mortality …

Ureteral stents are a simple, minimally invasive method of maintaining ureteral drainage to
assure renal function, treat pain caused by ureteral obstruction and avoid external or visible …

Abstract Purpose of Review Ureteral stent placement is a very common urologic procedure
and a necessary component of many minimally invasive surgeries including ureteroscopy …