Question: is a ureteral stent an outpatient procedure?
Answer: A ureteral stent is a flexible, thin hollow tube that is placed in the ureter to allow urine to drain from the kidney to the bladder. The stent is usually five to 12 inches long. Stents are placed when there is a blockage in the ureter and the flow of urine is obstructed. This is done as an outpatient procedure.