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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Limited comparative studies exist for single-use flexible ureteroscopes (su-fURS).
  • Evaluating different su-fURS models is crucial for optimizing upper urinary tract stone treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical outcomes of three su-fURS models: Uscope 3022, LithoVue, and EU-scope.
  • To assess efficacy and procedural efficiency in upper urinary tract stone treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 325 patients undergoing flexible ureteroscopy for upper urinary tract stones (Sept 2019-2021).
  • Comparison of Uscope 3022 (104 cases), LithoVue (141 cases), and EU-scope (80 cases).
  • Key outcome measures included stone-free rate (SFR), surgery time, fluoroscopy time, and complications.

Main Results:

  • All three su-fURS models achieved comparable stone-free rates (79% Uscope, 77.5% LithoVue, 81% EU-scope; p=0.38).
  • Significant differences were observed in total surgery and fluoroscopy times, favoring the EU-scope (p < 0.001).
  • Ureteral access sheath use also differed significantly between the devices (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • The Uscope 3022, LithoVue, and EU-scope are highly effective for kidney stone treatment.
  • The EU-scope demonstrated superior efficiency in terms of surgical and fluoroscopy time.
  • Differences in procedural efficiency may be attributed to technical device characteristics like diameter, optics, and field of view.