Laser access and utilization preferences for pediatric ureteroscopy: A survey of the Societies of Pediatric Urology.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We sought to evaluate laser access and practice variability for pediatric ureteroscopy (URS) across the Societies of Pediatric Urology (SPU) to identify opportunities and barriers for future technology promulgation and evidence dissemination.

Methods

A 25-question survey was sent electronically to members of the SPU. The questionnaire assessed surgeon and hospital characteristics, treatment preferences based on an index case, and information about available laser units. Descriptive and comparative statistical analyses were performed to assess patterns of care and laser accessibility across the SPU.

Results

A total of 105 of 711 (15%) recipients responded. Seventy-seven respondents (73%) reported laser ownership, which was associated with greater after-hou

SUBMITTER: Yong R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8923890 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature