Patient removal of ureteral stent with extraction string is safe and economical

In an interview with Urology Times, Amy E. Krambeck, MD, discusses findings on the recent Urology Practice study, “The Economic Burden of Cystoscopy-Based Ureteral Stent Removal in the United States: An Analysis of Nearly 30,000 Patients.” She concluded that extraction strings may offer a safe and cost effective method for stent removals.