[4 years' experience with the use of the Aloka URO 500 ultrasonic system]

In order to help those colleagues concerned by the choice of an echographic system, as there are enough suppliers there to keep them comparing for years, we share our experience with the URO 500 Aloka system. The technical elements of the system are dissected. The "urologic" environment, facilities and staff, where the ultrasound takes place has also to be considered with attention: the quality of the services provided by the US depends much upon your match of the system's integration. Advantages and disadvantages are analysed within this double relation, to the technical "hard" on one side, to the "urological environment" on the other side. Both aspects have to be considered, in order to make up your mind.