Disposable Ureteroscopes in Urology : Current State and Future Prospects - 12/11/21
, Sara L. Best, MDRésumé |
Ureteroscopy is the most common surgical modality for stone treatment. Reusable flexible ureteroscopes are delicate instruments that require expensive maintenance and repairs. Multiple single use ureteroscopes have been developed recently to combat the expensive and time-intensive sterilization and repair of ureteroscopes. Although multiple studies have looked at different aspects of reusable and single use ureteroscopes, there is significant heterogeneity in performance measures and cost between the 2 categories, and neither has a clear advantage. Both can be used successfully, and individual and institution level factors should be considered when deciding which ureteroscope to use.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Single use, Ureteroscopy, Kidney stone
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Vol 49 - N° 1
P. 153-159 - février 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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