Sequelae of ureteral stricture surgery

Patients with ureteral strictures have to undergo surgery. However, people usually worry about whether there will be any sequelae after the operation, because this will not only affect one's future life but also seriously affect the family. Ureteral stenosis is a condition in which part or all of the ureteral lumen becomes narrower than normal due to various reasons. So, are there any sequelae after ureteral stenosis surgery? The editor has given you relevant explanations.

Ureteral stent placement is only a palliative treatment option. For some patients with mild hydronephrosis, it is sometimes recommended to place a stent for about 3 months, and then have regular follow-up examinations after removal. For patients like you who have confirmed ureteral stenosis, there are many disadvantages of placing a stent:

First of all, you need to undergo cystoscopy regularly. The doctor told you that it is done once every six months. Some patients are prone to stones growing in the stents, so they need to be replaced every 3-4 months. Not to mention the cost of placing the stent, the psychological impact alone is huge. Moreover, repeated placement of stents can cause inflammation, stenosis, and even long-term stent placement in the body can affect kidney function, infection, and reflux.

If the diagnosis of stenosis is clear, surgical treatment is still recommended. Surgical treatment can fundamentally treat the disease. On the one hand, it can remove the stenotic segment, and on the other hand, it can be anastomosed according to the anatomy. It is the most effective way to treat this disease. Of course, there may be restenosis or hydrops after surgery, but the incidence is very low and is largely related to the level of the surgeon.

The key is to find a better hospital based on your local conditions and a doctor who has strong surgical experience in hydronephrosis. Plastic surgery needs to be performed by a doctor with a certain number of years of experience, and the surgery involves many techniques. Of course, if the local laparoscopic technology is well developed, laparoscopic surgery can be performed, which causes less surgical trauma. We perform more than a hundred hydronephrosis surgeries every year. The probability of restenosis after surgery is generally very low, so if you can find a good hospital and a good doctor locally, it is recommended that you have the surgery early. Of course, minimally invasive surgery is better.