What is Prostatic stent?

A prostatic stent is a stent used to keep open the male urethra and allow the passing of urine in cases of prostatic obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms. Prostatic obstruction is a common condition with a variety of causes. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the most common cause, but obstruction may also occur acutely after treatment for BPH such as transurethral needle ablation of the prostate , transurethral resection of the prostate , transurethral microwave thermotherapy , prostate cancer or after radiation therapy.