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Medical Device Technology

Background:

Urinary tract stents are commonly used after procedures like ureteroscopy.
Stent removal is usually a simple outpatient procedure.
Complications during stent removal are rare but can occur.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the standard procedure for urinary stent removal.
To present an alternative method for stent removal when standard instruments fail.

Main Methods:

Standard stent removal involves a rigid cystoscope and dedicated stent removal forceps.
An alternative technique utilizes a guidewire loop for difficult stent removals.

Main Results:

The primary method using forceps is effective in most cases.
The guidewire loop technique provides a viable alternative for challenging stent removals.

Conclusions:

Urinary stent removal is generally uncomplicated.
A guidewire loop is a useful backup option for difficult stent retrieval, ensuring successful removal.