Ureteric stenting for repair of accidental ureteric injuries

Intra-operative injury to the ureter is a well known but fortunately uncommon complication of any major pelvic surgical procedure. If recognised on table, it can be repaired by either a substitution ureteroplasty or end-to-end anatomical repair depending upon the extent of tissue loss. Either of these anastomoses could be secured by total internal stent placement. We describe an improvised technique of intra-operative open ureteric stenting particularly when radiological assistance is not available, i.e. during emergency situations.