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  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Rising incidence of ureteral stricture (UST) poses a clinical challenge.
  • Iatrogenic events, including UST, necessitate effective prevention strategies.
  • Impacted stones are a significant risk factor for developing UST.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current strategies for preventing ureteral stricture (UST).
  • To evaluate the role of laser treatment parameters in preventing UST.
  • To assess the potential of paclitaxel-coated balloons in preventing UST post-ureteroscopy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of iatrogenic ureteral stricture (UST) prevention.
  • Analysis of laser treatment parameters for impacted stones.
  • Evaluation of emerging technologies like paclitaxel-coated balloons.

Main Results:

  • Optimal laser settings (power, fluid, frequency) are critical for preventing UST during impacted stone treatment.
  • Paclitaxel-coated balloons represent a promising, yet unproven, method for UST prevention.
  • Further clinical data are required to validate the efficacy of paclitaxel-coated balloons.

Conclusions:

  • Preventing ureteral stricture (UST) is paramount, especially in the context of rising incidence.
  • Precise laser treatment is essential for impacted stones to minimize UST risk.
  • Paclitaxel-coated balloons warrant further investigation for UST prevention post-ureteroscopy.