Use of reversed nephroureteral stent as suprapubic cystoureteral catheter

By the reversal of the existing nephroureteral stent system a vesicoureteral stent exiting through the suprapubic site is created. The major advantages of this system include avoidance of side holes along the stent, avoidance of a urethral catheter, ease of access for contrast medium studies to monitor healing, comfort and ease of removal. The major application of the system would be for lower ureteral surgery. Development of a 5F catheter with a shorter kidney-to-bladder length would permit use of this system in children.