Stent Removal Treatment in India
About Stent Removal
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive, often no incisions required.Typically a quick outpatient procedure.Immediate relief from stent-related discomfort and urgency.Helps prevent long-term complications like infections or encrustation.Restores normal urinary flow and function.
Who is this surgery for?
- Completion of the healing period after kidney stone surgery (e.g., ureteroscopy, PCNL).
- Following ureteral repair or reconstruction surgery.
- To relieve a temporary urinary obstruction that has resolved.
- If the stent causes significant pain, infection, or bleeding.
- Prevention of stent encrustation (mineral buildup) with long-term placement.
How to prepare
- Consultation with the urologist to review medical history and the reason for stent placement.
- You may be asked to provide a urine sample to check for infection.
- Inform your doctor of all medications, especially blood thinners.
- You may be advised to take a prophylactic antibiotic.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, especially if sedation is used.
- Typically, no fasting is required unless sedation is planned.
Risks & possible complications
- Discomfort or a burning sensation during urination for 24-48 hours.
- Minor bleeding in the urine (hematuria).
- Urinary tract infection (UTI).
- Rare risk of injury to the urethra or ureter.
- Very rare risk of stent fragmentation or retained fragment.
- Spasm of the bladder or ureter causing temporary pain.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Drink plenty of water to flush the urinary system and reduce burning.
- You may experience mild blood-tinged urine for a day or two.
- Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 24-48 hours.
- Take prescribed pain relievers or antibiotics as directed.
- Contact your urologist immediately if you develop fever, chills, severe pain, or inability to urinate.
- Most patients resume normal activities within 1-2 days.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering stent removal in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for stent removal in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform stent removal. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for stent removal compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Stent Removal in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing stent removal.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Ananya Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer,...
Ananya Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer, had a history of recurrent kidney stones. After a particularly large stone caused a blockage, a ureteral stent was placed to allow her kidney to drain and heal. The stent caused constant urgency, frequent painful urination, and a nagging ache in her flank that made focusing at work difficult. Her urologist recommended removing the stent four weeks post-surgery, explaining it was no longer needed and its removal would relieve her discomfort. The in-office cystoscopy procedure was brief but intensely uncomfortable, a sharp, burning sensation as the stent was pulled out through her urethra. Immediately after, the stent-related pain vanished. Within 24 hours, her urination normalized. Emotionally, Ananya felt immense relief mixed with residual anxiety from the procedure itself. The constant discomfort had made her feel fragile and irritable; its absence restored her sense of normalcy and energy, allowing her to finally feel recovered.
Urologists for Stent Removal
Explore experienced urologists who regularly perform stent removal and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
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Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 39 Years Experience
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- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
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