What is it?

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering

A ureteric stent is a small, soft plastic tube placed inside the body to help urine flow from the kidney to the bladder. It is used when urine flow is blocked or needs support while the urinary tract heals.

The stent sits inside the ureter, which is the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder. One end rests in the kidney and the other in the bladder. The stent cannot be seen from outside the body.

A ureteric stent is usually placed during a procedure in the hospital while you are asleep. No cuts or incisions are needed. The stent may stay in place for a short time or longer, depending on your condition.