Assessing the safety of ureteral stent placement for obstructive urolithiasis in patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Patients with an active severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) [coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)] infection are at a higher risk of post-operative mortality. In this retrospective case-control study, we analyzed the post-operative safety of patients undergoing cystoscopy with ureteral stent placement for obstructing ureteral calculi who tested positive for COVID-19.

Methods: We retrospectively identified patients who underwent cystoscopy and ureteral stent placement between June 5, 2020 and December 31, 2022 as an add-on case.

Predictors of re-operation in the setting of non-acute subdural hematomas: A 12-year single center retrospective study.

Non-acute subdural hematomas (naSDH) may recur after surgical treatment. A second operation affects the quality of life and functional outcome of the patients, and lengthens hospital stay. We aim to identify the predictors of reoperation as the healthcare system in the US is moving towards patient-centered care.