New materials enable new functions:a review of the research progress of new ureteral stents from a fuctional perspective
10.3969/j.issn.1009-8291.2025.08.013
- VernacularTitle:新材料带来新功能——从功能维度综述新型输尿管支架的研究进展
- Author:
Heyu YANG
1
;
Weijun CHEN
1
;
Yifeng XUE
1
Author Information
1. 常州市金坛第一人民医院泌尿外科,江苏常州 213200
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ureteral stents;
complications;
new materials;
stent-related symptoms
- From:
Journal of Modern Urology
2025;30(8):712-715,725
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As research on material functionality in ureteral stents continues to advance,novel ureteral stents not only effectively reduce the incidence of complications,but also exhibit a range of innovative functionalities.Novel ureteral stents with diverse functionalities have been developed through approaches such as replacing synthetic materials,applying new coatings,and modifying existing stent structures.These innovative designs include fiber-membrane composite stents,metal-nanomaterial stents,drug-eluting coated stents,and magnetic-tip stents.This article reviews the characteristics and current research status of ureteral stents based on their specialized applications,including the inhibition of bacterial infections,alleviation of stent-related symptoms,reduction of peri-stent calculi,assistance in the treatment of ureteral strictures,and other potential benefits.
