Bioabsorbable ureteral stents: current state-of-the-art
A. A. Aloyan,
I. A. Gorgotsky,
N. S. Korbina,
V. P. Britov,
I. V. Semenyakin,
D. D. Shkarupa,
N. K. Gadzhiev https://doi.org/10.21886/2308-6424-2024-12-2-76-86
Abstract
Ureteral stenting is one of the main methods for draining the upper urinary tract. The main drawbacks associated with the use of ureteral stents include high treatment costs, stent-associated symptoms, "forgotten" ureteral stents, encrustation, and polymer recycling after stent removal. Biodegradable ureteral stents may be solution for mentioned problems, offering several advantages: (1) avoidance of stent removal, reducing invasion procedures and health costs; (2) prevention of "forgotten" stents; (3) improvement of quality of life; (4) reduction in carbon footprint. This article presents a literature review of the recent developments in biodegradable stent technology.
About the Authors
A. A. Aloyan
Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Aram A. Aloyan — M.D., Urologist, Urology Department, Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University; Postgrad. Student, Dept. of Urology, St. Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg
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I. A. Gorgotsky
Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Ivan A. Gorgotsky — M.D., Cand.Sc.(Med); Assoc.Prof., Dept. of Urology, St. Petersburg State University; Urologist, Urology Department, Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg
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N. S. Korbina
Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Natalia S. Korbina — Resident, Urology Department, Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg
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V. P. Britov
St. Petersburg Institute of Technology (Technical University)
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Vladislav P. Britov — Dr.Sc. (Engineering), Full Prof., Head, Dept. of Equipment and Technology of Plastics Processing, St. Petersburg State Institute of Technology (Technical University)
Saint-Petersburg
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I. V. Semenyakin
MEDSI Clinical and Diagnostic
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Igor V. Semenyakin — M.D., Dr.Sc.(Med); MEDSI Clinical and Diagnostic Centre
Moscow
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D. D. Shkarupa
Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Dmitry D. Shkarupa — M.D., Dr.Sc.(Med); Director, Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University; Prof., Dept. of Urology, St. Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg
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N. K. Gadzhiev
Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Nariman K. Gadzhiev — M.D., Dr.Sc.(Med); Deputy CEO for Medical Care Management (Urology), Pirogov Clinic of Advanced Medical Technologies (SPSU Hospital) — St. Petersburg State University; Prof., Dept. of Urology, St. Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg
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