Comparison of pre- and post-surgical images of reusable and single use flexible ureteroscopes: a qualitative analysis.
disposable equipment
ureteroscopes
ureteroscopy
urolithiasis
Journal
Central European journal of urology
ISSN: 2080-4806
Titre abrégé: Cent European J Urol
Pays: Poland
ID NLM: 101587101
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2021
2021
Historique:
received:
08
02
2021
revised:
05
07
2021
accepted:
10
07
2021
entrez:
3
11
2021
pubmed:
4
11
2021
medline:
4
11
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Given the fragility of reusable ureterorenoscopes, many single use instruments have appeared on the market. Unfortunately, reuse of these scopes occurs in undeveloped countries in order to cut costs. This raises safety concerns for the patient.The aim of this article was to macroscopically evaluate the changes that single use flexible ureterorenoscopes (su-fURS) suffer after a retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS), and to compare them to reusable fURS. Pre and post-operative images of the instruments used in 23 RIRS were obtained. All the cases had renal calculi of the inferior calix between 10-15 mm, and all of them were treated with Holmium laser. The ureterorenoscopes used were: Storz After su-fURS usage, significant damage was observed, especially on the distal tip. Deflection was not compromised. Reusable fURS did not sustain any damage after their use. fURS are delicate equipment, especially if they are of single use. The considerable damage sustained by single use scopes could mean that reuse of these instruments is dangerous and should be avoided.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34729238
doi: 10.5173/ceju.2021.0032.R2
pii: 0032.R2
pmc: PMC8552943
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
459-463Informations de copyright
Copyright by Polish Urological Association.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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