John Roger Bell1, Kristina L. Penniston1, Sara L. Best1, Stephen Y. Nakada1,2,3
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.24, No.5, pp. 9004-9010, 2017
Abstract Introduction: Assess the function and handling in the clinical setting of three different types of reusable or disposable ureteroscopes using a novel, comprehensive flexible ureteroscope evaluation tool.
Materials and methods: Urologists used a fiberoptic (Olympus URF-P5/P6), digital reusable (Storz Flex Xc), or a new digital disposable ureteroscope (Boston Scientific LithoVue) during ureteroscopic laser lithotripsy. An investigator-designed evaluation tool was used to prospectively assess the performance and handling of the ureteroscopes related to user comfort, maneuverability, efficiency, and various mechanical qualities. After each procedure, surgeons involved in each case who used the ureteroscope completed the written evaluation of… More >
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