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  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Ureteral stents are essential for maintaining ureteral patency in postoperative patients and those with ureteral narrowing.
  • Despite their utility, ureteral stents are linked to significant complications such as stent colic, infection, and encrustation.
  • Currently, no ideal ureteral stent exists that fully mitigates these adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent technological advancements in ureteral stent design.
  • To analyze how novel stent designs address common complications faced by urologists and patients.
  • To explore progress toward developing an ideal ureteral stent.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent innovations in ureteral stent technology.
  • Analysis of studies focusing on stent design modifications and their impact on complications.
  • Synthesis of findings related to stent material, shape, and surface modifications.

Main Results:

  • Emerging stent designs incorporate features to reduce friction, migration, and biofilm formation.
  • Innovations include novel materials, coatings, and shapes aimed at minimizing stent colic and encrustation.
  • Technological advances show promise in improving patient comfort and reducing the incidence of stent-related infections.

Conclusions:

  • Recent advancements in ureteral stent design are actively addressing limitations of current devices.
  • Continued innovation is crucial for developing a ureteral stent closer to the ideal, improving patient care.
  • Future research should focus on clinical validation of new stent designs to confirm efficacy and safety.