The RELIEF Ureteral Stent, Invented by UH Urologist Dr. Lee Ponsky, Secures FDA Clearance as First and Only Stent for Prevention of Vesicoureteral Reflux. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert!

The RELIEF ureteral stent has achieved FDA clearance as the first and only stent to have approval for the prevention of vesicoureteral reflux, a major cause of patient discomfort. RELIEF's unique ...

A ureteropelvic anastomosis, protected with a ureteral stent, was created. This proved difficult because of the short remnant ureter and contracted pelvis. The percutaneous nephrostomy was removed ...

Under fluoroscopic imaging, a cobra catheter (Cook Urological Inc ... stent and placement of a standard 'double J' ureteric stent 1 month later. A retrograde study showed a normal ureter.