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    Background:

    • Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) is a common postoperative procedure to manage gross hematuria and prevent urinary obstruction.
    • Current CBI methods lack quantitative hematuria assessment and rely on subjective visual evaluation, leading to inconsistent care and complications in approximately 50% of patients.
    • Existing automated solutions have not integrated comprehensive features for measurement, automation, alerts, and user interface.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and present UroFlo, an innovative, adaptive CBI platform designed to address the limitations of traditional methods.
    • To introduce a comprehensive solution for streamlined and improved hematuria management in clinical settings.

    Main Methods:

    • UroFlo integrates five key features: quantitative hematuria analysis, automated inflow control, real-time volume monitoring, automated caregiver notifications, and an intuitive user interface.
    • The platform combines objective data with automated decision-making and intelligent alerts for enhanced patient care.

    Main Results:

    • UroFlo aims to reduce the need for constant clinical supervision during CBI.
    • The system is designed to ensure consistency in care delivery among healthcare teams.
    • Implementation of UroFlo is expected to improve patient outcomes by enhancing safety and standardizing care.

    Conclusions:

    • UroFlo represents a significant advancement in CBI technology, offering a standardized and safer approach to hematuria management.
    • The smart, adaptive platform sets a new benchmark for postoperative urological care.