Prophylactic Ureteral Stent Placement VS. No Ureteral Stent Placement during Open Colectomy

The prophylactic placement of ureteral stents during colorectal surgery may facilitate ureteral identification and/or recognition of injury. However, reports have cautioned against routine use of ureteral stents owing to the potential of iatrogenic injury during insertion and postoperative complications, including stenosis and infection. At present, no evidence-based guidelines exist regarding indications for ureteral stenting during colorectal surgery. This cohort study compares the outcomes of open colectomy with ureteral stenting with the outcomes of open colectomy without ureteral stenting.