Ureteral Strictures: Prevalence, Etiology, Methods of Surgical Treatment (Results of a Retrospective Study)

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Retrospective study identifies causes and types of ureteral strictures, suggesting surgical methods for treatment.

Ureteral strictures have increased by 12.9 times over the study period, indicating a growing health concern.
The most common causes include endourological operations for urolithiasis and tumor invasion, affecting treatment options.
In 58% of cases, ureteroscopy with JJ-stenting was used, demonstrating a preference for minimally invasive techniques.
Distal strictures accounted for 65%, underlining the need for targeted surgical approaches in specific patient populations.

P. V. Milasheuski (2025) studied this question.

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