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8-137.01:

Manipulation of urinary tract: Insertion, replacement and removal of ureteral stent: Insertion: Percutaneous-transrenal

A tube has been inserted into your ureter.

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.

A tube in the ureter is usually made of plastic. The aim of the tube is to ensure that the ureter remains open so that the urine can flow away unhindered. After an incision had been made in your skin, the tube was inserted into your ureter via your kidney.

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).