ReviewBJUI compass2023
Single use flexible ureteroscopes: Current status and future directions.
Review in BJUI compass, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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Who cites it
16 citing papers in PubMed.
- Cost of reusable vs. single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries: a randomized cohort study.World journal of urology · 2025Trial
- The "single-use ureteroscope era": are we there yet?World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Use of Novel 6.3 Fr Ureteroscope in Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery (ECIRS): Comparative Experience with Conventional Ureteroscopes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A feasibility study on utility of a new digital disposable semirigid nephroscope for Suction mini-percutaneous nephrolithotripsy.World journal of urology · 2026Article
- Micro-cost analysis of reusable compared to affordable single-use flexible ureteroscopes.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2026Article
- [Comparison of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, flexible ureterorenoscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy for lower-pole renal stones : Updated systematic review and meta-analysis].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Comprehensive analysis of 55,213 stones: understanding common morphological associations advances endoscopic stone recognition and AI integration.World journal of urology · 2025Article
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- Cervical Polypectomy Using a Flexible Ureterorenoscope to Preserve the Hymen: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- [Stones in the lower pole and their treatment].Urologie (Heidelberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Single-use versus reusable flexible ureterorenoscopes with FANS: a multicenter propensity-matched analysis of outcomes in a large series from the EAU-Endourology Section and FANS Collaborative Group.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy for staghorn stone with a vacuum-assisted suction access sheath utilizing a digital disposable mini nephroscope: A novel case report.Urology case reports · 2025Article
- Successful Treatment of Multiple Large Intrarenal Stones in a 2-Year-Old Boy Using a Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope and High-Power Laser Settings.Pediatric reports · 2024Article
- Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injury Rates, Risk Factors, and Ergonomics in Different Endoscopic Specialties: A Review.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Single use flexible ureteroscopes: Current status and future directions.BJUI compass · 2023Review
- Controversies in ureteroscopy: lasers, scopes, ureteral access sheaths, practice patterns and beyond.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Review
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Authors and funding
7 authors.
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Abstract
Introduction: Single use ureteroscopes are a technological innovation that have become available in the past decade and gained increased popularity. To this end, there are now an increasing number of both benchside and clinical studies reporting outcomes associated with their use. Our aim was to deliver a narrative review in order to provide an overview of this new technology. Methods: A narrative review was performed to gain overview of the history of the technology's development, equipment specifications and to highlight potential advantages and disadvantages. Results: Findings from preclinical studies highlight potenial advantages in terms of the design of single use ureteroscopes such as the lower weight and more recent modifications such as pressure control. However, concerns regarding plastic waste and environmental impact still remain unanswered. Clinical studies reveal them to have a non inferior status for outcomes such as stone free rate. However, the volume of evidence, especially in terms of randomised trials remains limited. From a cost perspective, study conclusions are still conflicting and centres are recommended to perform their own micro cost analyses. Conclusions: Most clinical outcomes for single use ureteroscopes currently match those achieved by reusable ureteroscopes but the data pool is still limited. Areas of continued debate include their environmental impact and cost efficiency.
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