Successful removal of an encrusted metallic ureteral stent using a disposable ureteroscope and Ho:YAG laser lithotripsy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00240-019-01171-9
Abstract: The use of a metallic ureteral stent was first reported in 2006 by Borin et al. Metallic ureteral stents can be exchanged less frequently due to the use of metallic materials and the stent’s spiral… read more here.
Keywords: ureteral stent; ureteroscope; laser lithotripsy; metallic ureteral ... See more keywords
Carbon Footprint in Flexible Ureteroscopy: A Comparative Study on the Environmental Impact of Reusable and Single-Use Ureteroscopes.
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DOI: 10.1089/end.2018.0001
Abstract: PURPOSE There are no comparative assessments on the environmental impact of endourologic instruments. We evaluated and compared the environmental impact of single-use flexible ureteroscopes with reusable flexible ureteroscopes. PATIENTS AND METHODS An analysis of the… read more here.
Keywords: use; ureteroscope; single use; carbon footprint ... See more keywords
Comparison Between Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope and Reusable Flexible Ureteroscope for Upper Urinary Calculi: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.691170
Abstract: Objective: This article explores the differences in the effectiveness and safety of the treatment of the upper urinary calculi between single-use flexible ureteroscope (su-fURS) and reusable flexible ureteroscope (ru-fURS). Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase,… read more here.
Keywords: flexible ureteroscope; urinary calculi; upper urinary; ureteroscope ... See more keywords