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The Prostakath stent: four years' experience

P J Thomas1, J P Britton, N W Harrison

  • 1Department of Urology, Brighton General Hospital.

British Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

The Prostakath stent effectively re-established voiding in most patients with acute urinary retention. However, complications like stent displacement occurred, limiting its use for chronic conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) carries risks for patients with acute urinary retention.
  • The Prostakath stent offers a potential alternative treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Prostakath stent in managing acute urinary retention.
  • To determine the suitability of the Prostakath stent for patients at high risk from TURP.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study involving 64 patients with acute urinary retention.
  • Assessment of voiding re-establishment and stent-related complications.
  • Follow-up for an average of 12.0 +/- 9.9 months.

Main Results:

  • Voiding was re-established in 57 out of 64 patients (89%).
  • Stent-related problems occurred in 16 patients, often requiring further intervention.
  • The most common complication was stent displacement; infection and stone formation were infrequent.

Conclusions:

  • The Prostakath stent is a viable option for acute urinary retention in high-risk patients undergoing TURP.
  • Its use is not supported for patients with symptoms of outflow obstruction or chronic retention due to complication risks.

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