Single-Use Ureteroscopes Are Associated with Decreased Risk of Urinary Tract Infection After Ureteroscopy for Urolithiasis Compared to Reusable Ureteroscopes.

ABSTRACT: Objective: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common complication after ureteroscopy. Despite sterilization, there is evidence that reusable ureteroscopes can still harbor bacteria. Whether this property is associated with increased risk of UTI is unknown. The objective of this study was to compare rates of postoperative UTI after ureteroscopy for urolithiasis performed with single-use ureteroscopes vs reusable ureteroscopes. Materials and Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of all patients who underwent ureteroscopy for urolithiasis between June 2012 and March 2021. Outcomes were compared between those who underwent stone removal with single-use and reusable ureteroscopes. The primary endpoint was postoperative UTI. The secondar

SUBMITTER: Unno R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10081697 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature