Does Passive Ureteral Dilation Matter? Outcomes of Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery in Pre-Stented Versus Stent-Naïve Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Background: Passive ureteral dilation achieved through pre-operative Double-J (DJ) ureteral stenting may facilitate ureteral access during retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS). However, the routine use of pre-stenting remains controversial because of conflicting evidence regarding its effect on surgical outcomes. This...