Prospective study shows reduced basket use with suction ureteral access sheaths in flexible ureteroscopy, suggesting cost savings and similar outcomes in complications.
Key Points
Suction ureteral access sheaths during flexible ureteroscopy resulted in significantly reduced basket usage, which led to cost savings.
The study estimated savings of £115 per fURS procedure, totaling £5,750 over 50 cases, indicating financial benefits.
Data collected from fURS cases compared suction and traditional ureteral access sheaths, highlighting the impact on treatment efficacy.
Further research with a randomized controlled trial is needed to evaluate reintervention rates and overall effectiveness of suction sheaths.