Successful Treatment of Stent Knot in the Proximal Ureter Using Ureteroscopy and Holmium Laser
2011
Successful Treatment of Stent Knot in the Proximal Ureter Using Ureteroscopy and Holmium Laser
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Richards M. Masters, Khalil Daniel, Mahdy Ayman
Primary Institution: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Hypothesis
Can ureteroscopy with Holmium laser effectively treat a knotted ureteral stent?
Conclusion
The use of Holmium laser to fragment and untie a knotted ureteral stent is a successful and minimally invasive treatment option.
Supporting Evidence
- Only twelve cases of knotted stent have been reported in the literature.
- The Holmium laser is increasingly being used in endourology for its precision and safety.
- This is the first reported use of Holmium laser in treating a knotted ureteral stent.
Takeaway
If a stent in the ureter gets tied in a knot, doctors can use a special laser to safely untie it without needing major surgery.
Methodology
The stent was removed under general anesthesia using ureteroscopy and Holmium laser to untie the knot.
Limitations
The study reports only one case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
67-year-old white male.
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