Pd47-10 Direct in-Scope Suction: An in Vitro Evaluation of a Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope With Integrated Suction Capability

You have accessJournal of UrologyStone Disease: Surgical Therapy (Including ESWL) IV (PD47)1 May 2024PD47-10 DIRECT IN-SCOPE SUCTION: AN IN VITRO EVALUATION OF A SINGLE-USE FLEXIBLE URETEROSCOPE WITH INTEGRATED SUCTION CAPABILITY Aideen Madden, Carlos Altez, Jordi Pena Lueza, Razvan Popescu, Johan Cabrera, Mariela Corralles, and Olivier Traxer Aideen MaddenAideen Madden , Carlos AltezCarlos Altez , Jordi Pena LuezaJordi Pena Lueza , Razvan PopescuRazvan Popescu , Johan CabreraJohan Cabrera , Mariela CorrallesMariela Corralles , and Olivier TraxerOlivier Traxer View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008652.62443.0a.10AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Novel laser technology enables urologists to optimize the quality of dust particles (previously defined as 250 µm without encountering test-limiting blockages and/or manual unblocking by 180 seconds. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study demonstrate that this technology works best when challenged by dust particles of uniform size <250 µm via a standard 3.6Fr working channel. These conditions are less likely to be created in vivo. This technology may encounter more malfunctions (i.e. blockage) than that identified within this study. Factors limiting the use and efficacy of this system will depend on the quality of dust created. In conclusion, this system offers significant promise but requires further evaluation, both within an in vitro and in vivo setting, in tandem with further optimisation of dust quality and outflow. Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e984 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Aideen Madden More articles by this author Carlos Altez More articles by this author Jordi Pena Lueza More articles by this author Razvan Popescu More articles by this author Johan Cabrera More articles by this author Mariela Corralles More articles by this author Olivier Traxer More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...