How does RIRS impact on stent-related symptoms? Insights from a prospective observational study by EAU-YAU endourology and urolithiasis working group

Key Points

• Stent-related symptoms significantly decrease after retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), improving patient comfort.
• Patients reported reduced discomfort levels, scoring a median of 4 pre-RIRS to 2 post-RIRS, highlighting surgical benefits.
• Observational analysis across multiple centers examined symptom relief after stent placement tied to RIRS.
• Findings may emphasize the need for tailored stent management following RIRS procedures.