Comprehensive survey on urological stent practices by the European Association of Urology (EAU) Endourology - Summary - MDSpire

Comprehensive survey on urological stent practices by the European Association of Urology (EAU) Endourology

  • By

  • Burak Akgul

  • Selcuk Guven

  • Gernot Ortner

  • Hakan Akdere

  • Bhaskar Somani

  • Vineet Gauhar

  • Steffi Kar Kei Yuen

  • Panagiotis Kallidonis

  • Thomas RW Herrmann

  • Udo Nagele

  • Theodoros Tokas

  • July 19, 2026

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Objective:

To evaluate contemporary international practices, preferences, and decision-making patterns in ureteral stent use among endourologists.

Approach:
  • Survey Design: A questionnaire with 58 items across nine thematic domains was developed and disseminated to endourologists worldwide.
  • Data Collection: Responses were collected over 2 months, with descriptive analysis performed on fully completed questionnaires.
Key Findings:
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Interpretation:

The study highlights significant variability in stenting practices and a lack of standardized assessment tools among endourologists.

Limitations:
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Conclusion:

The findings indicate a need for improved standardization in ureteral stenting practices and better adherence to guidelines.

Original Source(s)

Comprehensive survey on urological stent practices by the European Association of Urology (EAU) Endourology

  • by Burak Akgul, Selcuk Guven, Gernot Ortner, Hakan Akdere, Bhaskar Somani, Vineet Gauhar, Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, Panagiotis Kallidonis, Thomas RW Herrmann, Udo Nagele, Theodoros Tokas

  • July 19, 2026

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