Single-use digital flexible cystoscope for double J removal versus reusable instruments: a prospective, comparative study of functionality, risk of infection, and costs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The removal of ureteral stent can be performed with disposable or reusable flexible cystoscopes, but limited comparative data are available on functionality, risk of infections, and costs.

Methods

We performed a multicentric, prospective, observational study on patients undergoing in-office ureteral stent removal with Isiris-α^® or a reusable Storz™ flexible cystoscope. Study endpoints were the functionality and effectiveness of the devices, the rate of postoperative bacteriuria and UTIs, and the costs of the procedure.

Results

A total of 135 patients were included, 80 (59.2%) treated with reusable cystoscopes and 55 (40.8%) with Isiris-α^®. No significant baseline differences between groups were detected. Isiris-α^® outperform

SUBMITTER: Oderda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632259 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature