Stent Related Symptoms Defined by Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire in Patients With Image-Informed Ureteral Stent Lengths

Stent Related Symptoms Defined by Ureteral Stent Symptom Questionnaire in Patients With Image-Informed Ureteral Stent Lengths

Placement of a ureteral stent at the end of ureteroscopy is commonly performed in endourology. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ureteral stents whose lengths are calibrated to a participant's specific ureteral length based on imaging are better tolerated than one-size-fits-all variable length ureteral stents. The investigators hypothesize that ureteral stent lengths calibrated to the ureteral length of each participant will be better tolerated.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Male or female age 18-80 years
2. Urolithiasis requiring ureteroscopic management with ureteral stent placement
3. CT scan showing evidence of upper tract urolithiasis
4. Negative pre-operative urine culture
5. No symptoms of urinary tract infection

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Known urinary tract anatomical abnormality, reconstructed urinary system, or congenital anomaly
2. Ureteral stent inserted within the last 31 days
3. History of peptic ulcer disease, symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia, interstitial cystitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, ureteral stricture disease
4. Chronic narcotic use
5. Allergy to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
6. Documentation of urinary tract infection within the last 31 days
7. Pregnant
8. Surgery being performed on transplanted kidney
9. Unable to understand the questionnaire
10. Requiring metallic stent placement
11. Requiring bilateral or long-term stent insertion
12. Requiring stent insertion after open or percutaneous renal procedures