A Study Of Corticosteroid On Postoperative Pain After Ureteroscopy For Urinary Calculi

Evaluating The Role Of Corticosteroids In Post-Ureteroscopy Recovery For Urinary Calculi

The purpose of this research is to evaluate if corticosteroid (prednisone) after ureteroscopy and placement of the stent will help alleviate postoperative pain control in addition to other normal postoperative pain medications

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are diagnosed with kidney or ureteral stones confirmed on imaging (CT of the abdomen or pelvis) and who elect for definitive treatment via ureteroscopy with placement of ureteral stent.
• Age 18 years or older
• Patients of either gender
• Patients of all ethnic backgrounds
• Cable of giving informed consent
• Capable and willing to fulfill the requirements of the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of chronic pain
• Chronic use of opioids or other pain medication (>12 weeks)
• Known allergies to corticosteroids.
• Known or suspected pregnancy
• Inability to give informed consent or unable to meet requirements of the study for any reason.
• Bilateral ureteroscopy
• Current Corticosteroid Use
• Diabetic patients who are insulin dependent