From the archive · Originally written April 17, 2012
OR Video Showing Ureteroscopy, Laser, and Stent Placement
This video from ORLive.com shows lithotripsy and stent placement in a man in Broward County, FL. There is also a quick follow-up video by the surgeon, explaining post-op recovery. You know that pain we all feel while peeing with a stent in? He gave it a name; the "Yo-yo effect." Sounds about right! He said that pain has to do with urine washing back up into the kidney while a stent is in place. I always thought it was the stent moving.
http://www.orlive.com/broward-health/videos/endoscopic-removal-of-kidney-stone
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