Your ureter is the tube that runs from your kidney to your bladder. If part of this tube is narrowed, it is called a ureteral stricture. Ureteral strictures can be caused by:
- Congenital (at birth) defects
- Traumatic injury to the pelvis
- Kidney stones
- Scars from surgery
- Tumors in the pelvis or abdomen that put pressure on the ureter
The narrowed tube causes urine to back up into the kidney, putting you at risk of kidney pain, urinary tract infections, or even kidney damage. The expert urologists at the University of Miami Health System can help restore urine flow through the ureter.
Why Choose UHealth?
Innovative, expert urology care. Our team of urology experts delivers advanced care for all urologic conditions. We use the latest research and the least invasive procedures to help you feel better and recover more quickly. Our experienced urologists design a personalized treatment plan to give you the best possible results.
Leaders in robotic surgery treatment. We have some of the world’s most experienced robotic surgeons for urologic procedures. In fact, doctors come from all over the world to learn at our Urology Robotic Program — the #1 ranked program in South Florida. The University of Miami Health System was the first academic medical center in the world to get the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system and has completed more than 5,000 robotic surgeries — procedures that offer less pain and scarring and a faster recovery.