Ureteral Stent Change “from below” (transurethral change of ureteral stent)

PREOP EVALUATION

• No Clinic Visit
• For LOWER urinary tract obstruction:  Prostate cancer (men) or Cervical cancer (women)
• If not sure, discuss with IR

TIMING / BED REST AFTER PROCEDURE

• 1 hour

ANTICOAGULATION/ANTIPLATELETS

• Aspirin, Plavix, and anti-coagulant medications:  Do not stop

LOCATION OF THE PROCEDURE

• Cath lab

PREOPERATIVE ORDERS

• IV with NS (Normal Saline) 75ml/hr

FOLLOW UP

• Call 1-2 days after procedure
• Schedule for next tube change in 3-4 months

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