Assessment of the economic relevance of the use of single-use digital flexible ureteroscopes A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breakages and repairs related to flexible digital reusable ureteroscopes (flURS) are expensive. Thus, we aimed to assess the cost-effectiveness of single-use flexible digital ureteroscopes ureteroscopes (SUFDU).

Methods

We conducted a literature review on MEDLINE and EMBASE until September 19, 2018. Systematic reviews and guidelines were assessed for methodologic quality by using standardized grids (R-AMSTAR and AGREE-II). Original studies were analyzed according to local customized grids. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CAPS) tool enabled the assessment of the economic aspects in the literature. We also collected local data over a year in 2017-2018 and conducted an economic evaluation by cost minimization, comparing SUFDU and flURS in our center. By gene

SUBMITTER: Simard F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11623330 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature