This topic is about someone who had a urostomy five years ago and now needs to have ureteric stents changed every three months due to narrowing of the ureters. Unfortunately, each stent change often results in a 3- to 4-day hospital stay because of infections that require IV antibiotics. They are reaching out to see if others have experienced this and found a solution.

Here are some points and insights shared:

1. The person has looked into research, mostly older than ten years, and found that materials like titanium and antibacterial-coated stents are still being studied, with no clear conclusions yet.

2. They plan to discuss with their doctor the possibility of starting an antibiotic regimen just before each stent replacement to help reduce the risk of infections afterward.

3. There are various stent materials available, similar to those used in cardiovascular procedures. Titanium stents are noted for their high biocompatibility. Although they are slightly more expensive, they might reduce the frequency of stent-related issues and hospital stays. It could be beneficial to talk to a urologist about this option.