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Ureteroscopy

such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil™). In some cases, a
Ureteric stent from kidney to bladder stronger painkiller such as acetaminophen with
codeine (e.g. Tylenol #3™), available only by
prescription, may be required. A few patients may
have more severe pain or high fever, requiring a visit
to the emergency room.

Ureteric stents

Patients requiring a ureteric stent often experience
bladder discomfort with increased frequency and
urgency of urination. Flank pain with urination or a full
bladder, and blood in the urine are not unusual. These
symptoms often increase with activity and resolve
ureteric immediately after the stent is removed.
stent
Some stents have an attached thread that comes
out of the urethra. This may be taped to the penis or
lower abdomen. Your urologist or family physician can
remove this stent when appropriate by simply pulling
on the thread.

Follow-up

You may be asked to make a follow-up appointment
Pain in the kidney or bladder is common for to review the ureteroscopic findings and plan further
several days after ureteroscopy. This pain is tests or treatment as required. A follow-up x-ray is
usually controllable with a mild painkiller such as often recommended after stone removal to ensure
acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol™) or anti-inflammatories that there are no residual fragments. If a ureteric stent
was placed, you will be notified regarding how and
when it will be removed.
Follow-up

Date of ureteroscopy: ________________________

Please contact your urologist’s office within the next week to arrange for follow-up appointment in
_________ weeks/months.
or

Your follow-up appointment has been arranged for __________________________ (time)

on ___________________________________ (date) at _______________________________________________________ (location)

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