What Is a Stent?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
6. Prostatic Stent
A prostatic stent can be used to maintain the passageway of the male urethra to allow the passing of urine in cases of lower urinary tract obstruction and prostatic obstruction. Prostatic obstruction can occur in various conditions. It occurs most commonly in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). However, obstruction may also occur after treatment of BPH, prostate cancer, or radiation therapy.
Prostatic stents can be permanent or temporary. A temporary stent can be placed just like a catheter and only requires topical anesthesia. The placement of a permanent stent is also performed as an outpatient procedure using topical, local, or spinal anesthesia. The prostatic stent may cause some discomfort and increase urinary frequency.
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