Table 3.
Intraoperative Factors of the Mesh and Thermo-Expandable Stent Groups
| Characteristics | Mesh (n = 25) | Thermo-expandable (n = 21) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stent length | 0.008 | ||
| < 10 cm | 2 (8.0) | 9 (42.9) | |
| 10–15 cm | 12 (48.0) | 8 (38.1) | |
| > 15 cm or multiplea | 11 (44.0) | 4 (19.0) | |
| Location | 0.060 | ||
| Upper | 2 (8.0) | 4 (19.0) | |
| Mid | 1 (4.0) | 4 (19.0) | |
| Lower | 4 (16.0) | 5 (23.8) | |
| Upper-mid | 5 (20.0) | 1 (4.8) | |
| Mid-lower | 4 (16.0) | 2 (9.5) | |
| Upper-lower | 9 (36.0) | 5 (23.8) | |
| Across UVJ | 10 (40.0) | 4 (19.0) | 0.128 |
| Ballooning | 0.521 | ||
| Before stent placement | 4 (16.0) | 7 (33.3) | |
| After stent placement | 5 (20.0) | 0 (0.0) |
amore than two stents
UVJ Ureterovesical junction