Ureteric stents are commonly inserted following ureteroscopy to reduce the risk of ureteric obstruction. Removal can be done via extraction string on the stent or with aid of cystoscopy. Despite evidence of similar complication rates and reduced healthcare costs for stents with extraction strings, uptake of this practice remains poor. We present a lady in her 50's who underwent an elective right mini endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery for multiple renal calculi in which a stent with extraction string was inserted for the intention of early removal. However, post procedure day 1 X-ray showed a small residual proximal ureteric stone fragment. As such, with the intention of prolonging stent dwell time, the extraction string was cut, and the stent was left in situ for cystoscopic removal later. With this practice of converting a stent with extraction string to one without, hopefully the use of stents with extraction string will be higher.