[citation needed] The balloon is inflated by an injection of contrast medium via side port of the pusher and remains in situ while the expanded urothelium heals.

During the healing process urine drains through the wide central lumen while the balloon remains inflated.

The ureteric balloon catheter may be used in conjunction with a double J stent for additional drainage.

[citation needed] The ureteric balloon catheter is intended to cure two major types of diseases: An intervention according to this Overtoom procedure is significantly less invasive than the alternative treatments.

[citation needed] The balloon is not intended to be used in case of obstructions by stones or malignancies.