Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Simple aid to ureteroscopy.

D R Webb, J M Fitzpatrick

    European Urology
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Introducing a rigid ureteroscope can be challenging. A new, inexpensive disposable device using a modified ureteric catheter simplifies ureteroscope insertion, preventing bladder tissue from snagging the instrument.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Impact of weight loss and weight gain trajectories on body composition in a population at high risk of type 2 diabetes: A prospective cohort analysis.

    Diabetes, obesity & metabolism·2023
    Same author

    Patient-reported outcomes after 10-year follow-up of intensive, multifactorial treatment in individuals with screen-detected type 2 diabetes: the ADDITION-Europe trial.

    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2020
    Same author

    Pragmatic management of low-energy diets in people with type 2 diabetes in primary care: a decision aid for clinicians.

    Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association·2020
    Same author

    Selectivity of beta-blockers, cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in people with hypoglycaemia: An observational study.

    Nutrition, metabolism, and cardiovascular diseases : NMCD·2019
    Same author

    Moderate increases in daily step count are associated with reduced IL6 and CRP in women with PCOS.

    Endocrine connections·2018
    Same author

    An evaluation of selected (Q)SARs/expert systems for predicting skin sensitisation potential.

    SAR and QSAR in environmental research·2018
    Same journal

    Re: Twelve-month Results from the CISTO Study Comparing Radical Cystectomy Versus Bladder-sparing Therapy for Recurrent High-grade Non-muscle-invasive Bladder Cancer: Recurrent High-risk NMIBC: One Bladder, Choose Wisely.

    European urology·2026
    Same journal

    Re: Dries Develtere, Riccardo Bertolo. Cumulative Genitourinary Toxicity After Prostate Radiotherapy: High-Level Long-Term Randomized Evidence. J Clin Oncol. Online ahead of print. http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO-26-00436.

    European urology·2026
    Same journal

    In Memory of Paul Mitrofanoff (1934-2025).

    European urology·2026
    Same journal

    Re: McKay RR, Pal S, Xie W, et al. Advanced Urologic Cancer Consensus Conference (AUC3) 2025: Expert Consensus on the Management of Renal Cell and Urinary Tract Cancers. CA Cancer J Clin 2026;76:e70052.

    European urology·2026
    Same journal

    Re: Ultra-hypofractionated Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Primary Renal Cell Carcinoma: 5-year Outcomes from a Pooled Analysis of the FASTRACK Trials.

    European urology·2026
    Same journal

    Re: Alexander D. Sherry, Van To, Criselle D'souza, et al. Metastasis-directed Therapy With or Without Pembrolizumab for Oligometastatic Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma: Pooled Analysis of Two Prospective Single-arm Phase 2 Trials. Eur Urol. In press. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eururo.2026.03.024.

    European urology·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Medical Device Innovation

    Background:

    • Rigid ureteroscopy is a common urological procedure.
    • Instrumental challenges, such as bladder mucosa catching, can complicate ureteroscope insertion despite standard preparatory techniques like ureteral dilation and guide wire use.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel, cost-effective disposable device designed to facilitate the introduction of rigid ureteroscopes.
    • To address and overcome the technical difficulty of bladder mucosa entanglement during ureteroscope insertion.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a simple disposable device.
    • Modification of a standard ureteric catheter for the specific purpose of aiding ureteroscope insertion.
    • Evaluation of the device's efficacy in preventing bladder mucosa from catching on the rigid ureteroscope.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The modified ureteric catheter device effectively prevents bladder mucosa from catching on the rigid ureteroscope.
    • The device offers a simple and inexpensive solution to a common procedural challenge.
    • Successful introduction of the rigid ureteroscope was achieved with greater ease.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented disposable device is a practical and economical solution for improving rigid ureteroscope insertion.
    • This innovation can enhance the efficiency and safety of ureteroscopic procedures.
    • Further adoption of this device may streamline urological interventions.