metal vs plastic ureteral stents

[nuc1111]

I just had removal of bilateral stent placed in Sept.2021-- the urologist mentioned the possibility of stent failure requiring nephrostomies-- he said he didn't have experience with metal ureteral stents which I inquired about thinking they would withstand the cancer should the tumor grow--- I have been on ADT since Sept 2021--do metal stents require less frequent exchanges than every 3 months? Anyone have metal ureteral stent experience?

thanks for your help

Ed

[GP24]

The memokath pnnmedical.com/ seems to be a good metal stent. As far as I recall, you can leave it in place for two or more years. There are usually only a few doctors using it and they are trained by the manufacturer. So I would inquire with the manufacturer where you can get it done.

[j-o-h-n]

I had 32 stents (in and out) from 2007 until 2018. All plastic and every 3 months. Never had any pain or discomfort with the stents. MAKE SURE YOU TAKE AN ANTIBIOTIC FOR EVERY IN OR OUT!!!

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 12/15/2021 12:54 PM EST

[nuc1111 in reply to j-o-h-n]

J o h n Thanks for that- metal stents marketed as lasting 12 months with less potential for stent failure from external compression but don’t really have the data

[Hidden in reply to j-o-h-n]

I am due for my second stent next month. Was wondering, after you had stents for 10 plus years, do you now have a catheter?

[j-o-h-n in reply to Hidden]

No..... But my left kidney puts out only 15% urine and my right the remaining 85%. The only time I used a foley regarding my Pca is when I had a RPD.....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 12/16/2021 2:53 PM EST

[Hidden in reply to j-o-h-n]

Mofo😳32? I had plastic stents for a year . 3 days after the cath lab lube change uti s . I was colonized and on bad antis the entire year . Still it was a step up from tubes and foley .. I’m glad we both escaped that .

[j-o-h-n]

Hopefully they're stainless steel.... remember "Rust never sleeps"....Again..... never a pain issue when in or out....

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Wednesday 12/15/2021 6:00 PM EST