Observational studyWorld journal of urology2019
How bothersome double-J ureteral stents are after semirigid and flexible ureteroscopy: a prospective single-institution observational study.
Observational study in World journal of urology, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03799120 (The Effect of Daily Versus Twice Per Day Tamsulosin on Ureteral Stent Symptoms Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis), which is not on this map. Cited by 20 papers.
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The Effect of Daily Versus Twice Per Day Tamsulosin on Ureteral Stent Symptoms Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- A comparative study of mirabegron versus doxazosin in improving ureteral stent-related dysfunction.World journal of urology · 2025Trial
- Patients undergoing double J substitution with a pigtail suture stent report a significant decrease of stent-related symptoms. Results from a prospective multicenter longitudinal trial.World journal of urology · 2024Trial
- Triangular prismatic JJ stent does not cause more discomfort than tubular ones: a randomised controlled trial comparison.World journal of urology · 2024Trial
- Ningmitai capsule promotes calculi expulsion after RIRS for 10-20-mm upper urinary stones: a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled trial.Urolithiasis · 2022Trial
- Striking a balance: outcomes of short-term Mono-J placement following ureterorenoscopy.Urolithiasis · 2021Trial
- Size does matter: ureteral stents with a smaller diameter show advantages regarding urinary symptoms, pain levels and general health.World journal of urology · 2020Trial
- Pre-Stenting: Is Smaller Better? A Multicentric Evaluation of 4.8 F and 6 F JJ Stents in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Comparison of the effects of commonly used double-J stents on stone-free rates and ureteral stent-related symptoms after lithotripsy for upper urinary tract stones.Central European journal of urology · 2026Article
- How does RIRS impact on stent-related symptoms? Insights from a prospective observational study by EAU-YAU endourology and urolithiasis working group.World journal of urology · 2025Observational
- Effect of indwelling ureteral stents on sexual function: a real-world observational study.International urology and nephrology · 2025Observational
- Patient Perspectives on Kidney Stone Surgery: A Content Analysis of Instagram Posts by Patients Versus Surgeons.European urology open science · 2023Article
- [Effects of delayed ureteral stents removal during the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life and psychological status of postoperative patients with urinary calculi].Beijing da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Peking University. Health sciences · 2023Article
- Impact of Ureteral Stent Material on Stent-related Symptoms: A Systematic Review of the Literature.European urology open science · 2022Review
- Comparison of ureteral stent diameters on ureteral stent-related symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Turkish journal of urology · 2022Article
- Pigtail Suture Stents Significantly Reduce Stent-related Symptoms Compared to Conventional Double J Stents: A Prospective Randomized Trial.European urology open science · 2021Article
- Preoperative estimate of natural ureteral length based on computed tomography and/or plain radiography.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Survey on ureTEric draiNage post uncomplicaTed ureteroscopy (STENT).BJUI compass · 2021Article
- Evaluation of stone free rates in early versus delayed primary ureteroscopy: time does matter.World journal of urology · 2021Article
- Editorial Comment: The effects of pregaba-lin, solifenacin and their combination the-rapy on ureteral double-J stentrelated symp-toms: A randomized controlled clinical trial.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate in details the actual extent of double-J stent-related symptoms after semirigid (URS) and flexible (RIRS) ureteroscopy using a validated questionnaire.
methodsWe asked to complete the Ureteric Stent Symptoms Questionnaire (USSQ) to all stone patients undergoing URS or RIRS with stent placement from 2010 to 2015. Stent-related symptoms' prevalence, severity, and impact on daily life were analyzed using descriptive statistics and five-order Likert scales. Subgroups analyses were performed.
results232 patients completed the USSQ. Stents had a deep impact on urinary symptoms (daily frequency ≥ 1 per hour 59.1%, ≥ 1 nocturnal micturition 90.1%, urgency 86.6%, burning 82.3%) that represented a problem for 88.4% of patients. 83.2% complained of pain, mostly in the kidney (67.9%) or in the bladder area (31.3%), particularly during physical activity (72.9%) and micturition (77.0%). Pain interfered with everyday life in 92.2%. General health, working, and sexual activity were also affected. 62.0% of patients would be dissatisfied (51.6% unhappy or terrible) if further ureteral stenting was proposed in future. Younger patients and females were more affected. Limitations include observational design and lack of baseline evaluation.
conclusionsUreteral stents are responsible for significant urinary symptoms and pain after semirigid and flexible ureteroscopy. They also considerably affect general health, working and sexual activity. Urologists should consider it carefully before stenting, inform patients about stent-related symptoms, and minimize stent indwelling time.
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