ReviewTranslational andrology and urology2021
Comparison of single-use and reusable flexible ureteroscope for renal stone management: a pooled analysis of 772 patients.
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Comparing outcomes of single-use vs reusable ureteroscopes: a systematic review and meta analysis.Urolithiasis · 2024Pooled it
- International Alliance of Urolithiasis guideline on retrograde intrarenal surgery.BJU international · 2023Guideline
- Comparison of Surgical Outcomes between Single-Use and Reusable Flexible Ureteroscopes for Renal Stone Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Pooled it
- Cost of reusable vs. single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries: a randomized cohort study.World journal of urology · 2025Trial
- Initial experience of comparison between two slimmest single-use flexible ureteroscopes: Indoscope Sleek (Bioradmedisys™) Versus Uscope PU3033A (Pusen™): A single-center prospective study.World journal of urology · 2023Trial
- Comparative performance of single-use flexible ureteroscopes with and without direct in-scope suction: a retrospective analysis.Journal of medicine and life · 2026Article
- The comparison of efficacy and safety of reusable and disposable-flexible ureteroscopes: case-control matching results of multicentric RIRSearch study group.International urology and nephrology · 2025Article
- Iatrogenic upper urinary tract injuries during ureteroscopy for urolithiasis: a comprehensive review on incidence, mechanisms and preventative strategies.Nature reviews. Urology · 2025Review
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- Clinical comparative study of single-use and reusable digital flexible ureteroscopy for the treatment of lower pole stones: a retrospective case-controlled study.BMC urology · 2024Article
- Urinary Tract Infection Predictors in Patients Undergoing Retrograde IntraRenal Surgery for Renal Stones: Does the Instrument Make the Difference?Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- A single center comparative study of two single use digital flexible ureteroscopy in the management of renal stones less than 2 cm.World journal of urology · 2023Article
- Hybrid flexible ureteroscopy strategy in the management of renal stones - a narrative review.Journal of medicine and life · 2022Review
- Disposable or reusable flexible ureterorenoscopy for renal calculi: cost remains as the deciding factor.World journal of urology · 2022Article
- An in vitro Comparative Assessment of Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscopes Using a Standardized Ureteroscopy Training Model.Urologia internationalis · 2022Article
- Is one-stage f-URS without prior stenting really safe for solitary kidney patients with 1-3 cm renal stones?Renal failure · 2021Article
- Relevance of Adopting a Hybrid Strategy Mixing Single-Use and Reusable Ureteroscopes for Stones Management: An Economic Study to Support the Best Strategy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Comparison Between Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope and Reusable Flexible Ureteroscope for Upper Urinary Calculi: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Single-Use vs. Reusable Digital Flexible Ureteroscope to Treat Upper Urinary Calculi: A Propensity-Score Matching Analysis.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Will the advances in retrograde intrarenal surgery extinguish percutaneous nephrolithotomy for stones larger than 2 cm?International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
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Abstract
Flexible ureteroscopy is a common therapy for patients with renal calculi. In recent years, the prevalence of single-use flexible ureteroscope (FURS) use has been on the rise. Thus, several trials have been conducted to compare the efficacy between single-use and reusable FURS. The aim of this meta-analysis was to systematically assess the effectiveness and safety of single-use
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