A new 6 year retrospective cost effective analaysis of Memokath vs JJ stents was conducted at Ipswich Hospital in England.
Introduction: Double-J (JJ) stents are widely used in obstructive uropathy but are associated
with encrustation, infection, migration, and the need for repeated exchanges. Metallic ureteric
stents such as the Memokath-051 (MMK), in use since 1996, demonstrate high patency rates
and efficacy in both benign and malignant ureteric strictures. While prior studies suggest costeffectiveness
over JJ stents, UK-specific data remain limited. This study evaluates
The study was published in Arab Journal of Urology on 4 January 2026 and is now available here: [Article]
