This study introduces the TransUrethral Guidewire loop for Manipulation and Extraction (TUG-ME) method, a novel technique for ureteral stent removal.
TUG-ME was evaluated for its feasibility, cost-effectiveness, operative time, and complication rates. The method was successfully performed in all cases, predominantly under local anesthesia, with a procedure time of less than 27 seconds and no significant complications.
This innovative technique offers a simple and cost-effective alternative to conventional ureteral stent removal methods, demonstrating potential advantages in various clinical settings.
