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ArticleWorld journal of urology2026

Real-time monitoring with DISS and FANS systems to assure safe and effective stone treatment: Insights from ex-vivo experimental study from EAU endourology.

Hayk Grigoryan, Rifat Ergul, Vineet Gauhar, Arkadya Musayelyan, Armen Muradyan, Armen Avoyan, Evangelos Liatsikos, Panagiotis Kallidonis, Marco Lattarulo, Pier Paolo Prontera and 5 more

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Hayk GrigoryanDepartment of Urology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, 0087, Yerevan, Armenia.
Rifat ErgulDepartment of Urology, İstanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Vineet GauharDepartment of Urology, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Arkadya MusayelyanDepartment of Urology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, 0087, Yerevan, Armenia.
Armen MuradyanDepartment of Urology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, 0087, Yerevan, Armenia.
Armen AvoyanAstghik Medical Center, Yerevan, Armenia.
Evangelos LiatsikosDepartment of Urology, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece.
Panagiotis KallidonisDepartment of Urology, University of Patras, 26504, Patras, Greece.
Marco LattaruloDepartment of Urology, S.S Annunziata Hospital, Taranto, Italy.
Pier Paolo PronteraDepartment of Urology, S.S Annunziata Hospital, Taranto, Italy.
Begona Ballesta MartinezEAU Young Academic Urologists Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, Arnhem, NL-6803, The Netherlands.
Steffi Kar Kei YuenEAU Young Academic Urologists Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, Arnhem, NL-6803, The Netherlands.
Amelia PietropaoloEAU Young Academic Urologists Urolithiasis and Endourology Working Group Arnhem, Arnhem, NL-6803, The Netherlands.
Bhaskar SomaniDepartment of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, SO16 6YD, UK.
Arman TsaturyanDepartment of Urology, Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, 0087, Yerevan, Armenia. tsaturyanarman@yahoo.com.

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purposeTo evaluate the real-time safety profile and intrarenal pressure (IRP) dynamics of two suction-assisted ureteroscopic systems, the Direct In-Scope Suction (DISS) and Flexible and Navigable Suction (FANS) ureteral access sheath, in an ex-vivo model. MATERIALS AND

methodsFour porcine kidney-ureter units were used, harvested from two female pigs (32-34 kg). A 20G intravenous catheter was inserted into the middle calyx for continuous IRP monitoring via a pressure transducer and monitor. Each kidney underwent four experimental configurations combining 7.5 Fr PU3033AH or 9.2 Fr PU400A DISS scopes with 9.5/11.5 Fr or 12/14 Fr FANS sheaths. Irrigation was performed using a manual hand pump, and suction was applied at 100 mmHg either through the ureteroscope or sheath. Measurements included baseline and maximal IRPs, suction-induced changes, mucosal injury, and time to endoscopic stone-free status (ESFS).

resultsSixteen experiments were completed. Activation of suction consistently reduced IRP across all settings. The The 7.5 Fr DISS + 9.5/11.5 Fr FANS configuration achieved the lowest pressures (4-12 mmHg) but caused pelvicalyceal collapse and six mucosal injuries. In contrast, the 9.2 Fr DISS + 12/14 Fr FANS combination-maintained IRP between 12 and 28 mmHg with efficient fragment evacuation and minimal collapse.

conclusionBoth DISS and FANS effectively maintained IRP within a safe range. Controlled, balanced suction was crucial for safety, while excessive negative pressure or prolonged manual irrigation risked collapse and mucosal injury. The 9.2 Fr DISS + 12/14 Fr FANS configuration demonstrated stable pressure control and efficient performance in this experimental model.

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Kidney CalculiUreteroscopesUreteroscopyAnimalsEquipment DesignFemalePressureSuctionSwineDirect in scope suctionExperimental studyFlexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath intrarenal pressureRetrograde intrarenal surgery

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