Objective: To assess whether high-inserted urinary stents (HIUS) provide substantial enhancements in patient comfort and overall quality of life, we compared the stent-related symptoms of HIUS and conventional ureteric stents (CUS).
Methodology: We randomly assigned 54 patients who received simple ureteroscopic lithotripsy to a high-inserted or standard stent group. Baseline Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire (USSQ) and visual analogue scale pain levels were assessed 2 weeks postoperatively and 4 weeks following stent removal. Also contrasted was subdomain analysis of all Stent-Related Symptoms (SRS) and stent problems.
Results: Significant intergroup differences were seen in urinary symptoms, pain index on VAS, and overall health domain scores (p
Key words: Complete intra-ureteric stent, conventional stent, stent-related symptoms, high inserted ureteric stent, lower urinary tract symptoms, pain, quality of life.
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