Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study

Abstract This study evaluated the adherence of bacteria, calcium, and magnesium to three different ureteral stents after endoscopic surgery for urinary calculi. We randomly assigned 61 patients requiring the insertion of ureteral stents after urinary calculi treatment into three groups: Percuflex wi...

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Main Authors: Shuzo Hamamoto, Ryosuke Chaya, Kazumi Taguchi, Takaaki Inoue, Shinsuke Okada, Chatporn Boonyapalanant, Masahiko Isogai, Kengo Kawase, Koei Torii, Rei Unno, Atsushi Okada, Takahiro Yasui
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Ryosuke Chaya
Kazumi Taguchi
Takaaki Inoue
Shinsuke Okada
Chatporn Boonyapalanant
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Kengo Kawase
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description Abstract This study evaluated the adherence of bacteria, calcium, and magnesium to three different ureteral stents after endoscopic surgery for urinary calculi. We randomly assigned 61 patients requiring the insertion of ureteral stents after urinary calculi treatment into three groups: Percuflex with a coating composition of Hydroplus (n = 21); Tria with a coating composition of Percushied (n = 22); and InLay Optima, which had a proprietary pHreeCoat coating (n = 18). All stents were removed and evaluated 1 month after treatment. The primary outcome was biomineral attachment to the ureteral stent. Calcium and magnesium contents were measured using atomic absorption spectrometry after the stent had been vortexed in a solution of saline and hydrochloric acid at pH 2. Bacteria were measured through flow cytometry of the washing solution collected by decantation after stent fragments had been immersed and vortexed in a saline solution. Median amounts of calcium and magnesium adhered to Percuflex were significantly higher than those adhered to Tria and InLay Optima. The median number of bacteria adhered was also highest in Percuflex compared to that in the other two groups, although without a statistically significant difference. These findings suggest that selecting stents with superior coating materials enhances patient outcomes and reduces stent-related complications.
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spelling doaj-art-0ebdceca61b04bdd998e8b172368bbf52025-08-20T03:40:47ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-03-011511810.1038/s41598-025-95095-7Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind studyShuzo Hamamoto0Ryosuke Chaya1Kazumi Taguchi2Takaaki Inoue3Shinsuke Okada4Chatporn Boonyapalanant5Masahiko Isogai6Kengo Kawase7Koei Torii8Rei Unno9Atsushi Okada10Takahiro Yasui11Department of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Urology, Gamagori City HospitalDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Urology, Hara Genitourinary HospitalDepartment of Urology, Gyotoku General HospitalDivision of Urology, Department of Surgery, Panyananthaphikkhu Chonprathan Medical Center, Srinakharinwirot UniversityDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesDepartment of Nephro-urology, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical SciencesAbstract This study evaluated the adherence of bacteria, calcium, and magnesium to three different ureteral stents after endoscopic surgery for urinary calculi. We randomly assigned 61 patients requiring the insertion of ureteral stents after urinary calculi treatment into three groups: Percuflex with a coating composition of Hydroplus (n = 21); Tria with a coating composition of Percushied (n = 22); and InLay Optima, which had a proprietary pHreeCoat coating (n = 18). All stents were removed and evaluated 1 month after treatment. The primary outcome was biomineral attachment to the ureteral stent. Calcium and magnesium contents were measured using atomic absorption spectrometry after the stent had been vortexed in a solution of saline and hydrochloric acid at pH 2. Bacteria were measured through flow cytometry of the washing solution collected by decantation after stent fragments had been immersed and vortexed in a saline solution. Median amounts of calcium and magnesium adhered to Percuflex were significantly higher than those adhered to Tria and InLay Optima. The median number of bacteria adhered was also highest in Percuflex compared to that in the other two groups, although without a statistically significant difference. These findings suggest that selecting stents with superior coating materials enhances patient outcomes and reduces stent-related complications.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95095-7Ureteral stent encrustationStent-related infectionsEndoscopic lithotripsyUrinary calculiBiomineral attachmentUSSQ
spellingShingle Shuzo Hamamoto
Ryosuke Chaya
Kazumi Taguchi
Takaaki Inoue
Shinsuke Okada
Chatporn Boonyapalanant
Masahiko Isogai
Kengo Kawase
Koei Torii
Rei Unno
Atsushi Okada
Takahiro Yasui
Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
Scientific Reports
Ureteral stent encrustation
Stent-related infections
Endoscopic lithotripsy
Urinary calculi
Biomineral attachment
USSQ
title Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
title_full Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
title_fullStr Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
title_full_unstemmed Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
title_short Ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy: a randomized, single-blind study
title_sort ureteral stent biomaterial encrustation after endoscopic lithotripsy a randomized single blind study
topic Ureteral stent encrustation
Stent-related infections
Endoscopic lithotripsy
Urinary calculi
Biomineral attachment
USSQ
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-95095-7
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