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[The Urovac bladder evacuator: comparison with traditionally used devices]
A A Fiore1, B Iorio, G Vennarecci
1Università degli Studi di Roma, Tor Vergata, Roma.
Summary
A new disposable bladder evacuation device, Urovac, was compared to traditional methods. Urovac demonstrated superior performance in removing prostatic chips during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Devices
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common procedure.
- Effective bladder evacuation of prostatic chips is crucial for TURP success.
- Existing devices like the Ellik evacuator and Toomey syringe have limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of a novel disposable bladder evacuation device, Urovac.
- To compare Urovac's performance against conventional evacuation methods during TURP.
Main Methods:
- A new disposable device, Urovac, was utilized for bladder evacuation.
- The study primarily focused on its use during TURP procedures.
- Performance was assessed by comparing chip evacuation with Ellik and Toomey syringe.
Main Results:
- The Urovac device showed improved effectiveness in evacuating prostatic chips.
- It outperformed both the Ellik evacuation device and the Toomey syringe.
Conclusions:
- Urovac represents a more efficient option for bladder evacuation post-TURP.
- This disposable device offers an advantage over traditional methods for chip removal.