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Operations on the ureter: Transurethral and percutaneous transrenal enlargement of the ureter: Insertion of a stent, transurethral: Insertion of a permanent stent of other sort

Your ureter has been supported by a small tube.

The ureter is a thin, muscular tube in the abdomen. There is usually one ureter on each side. The urine flows from the kidney, via the ureter, to the bladder. When you have to pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.

A thin, synthetic tube was inserted through your urethra. The tube was pushed through your bladder to your ureter. A small tube was then inserted into your ureter in order to keep the ureter open.

Additional indicator

If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.

  • L: Left
  • R: Right
  • B: Both sides

Further information

Note

Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.

Source

Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).