A Single Center Comparative Study of Two Single Use Digital Flexible Ureteroscopy in the Management of Renal Stones Less Than 2 cm

Overview

Journal World J Urol

Specialty Urology

Date 2023 Jan 26

PMID 36700975

Authors

Fouad Zanaty

Mohamed Elshazly

Hossam Kandeel

Baher Salman

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Abstract

Purpose: For renal stones < 2 cm, guidelines recommend the use of retrograde intrarenal surgery as a first line treatment option. Many available single use flexible ureteroscopy were found. We aim to compare the effectiveness of two single use flexible ureteroscopy; Pusen Uscope 3011 versus LithoVue in the management of renal stones less than 2 cm.

Methods: Our study prospectively included 60 patients equally divided in to two groups: Pusen group and LithoVue group during the period from June 2020 to June 2021. The included patients were above 18 years old. Perioperative details as operative time, fluoroscopy time, hospital stay, and complications were recorded. Stone free rate was assessed. Base purchase cost was also compared.

Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups regarding age, gender, and body mass index (BMI), stones size, side, number and location. The perioperative evaluation and outcome had no statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding the operative time, hospital stay, access sheath use, and stone free rate or radiation exposure. Among all cases, we had 49 cases (81.6%) with no postoperative complications (21 cases for Pusen group and 28 cases for LithoVue group). The incidence of postoperative complications was significantly higher among Pusen group than LithoVue group (p = 0.02). Initial purchase cost for both FURS had no significant difference (P = 0.86).

Conclusion: RIRS can be performed effectively with Pusen 3011 and LithoVue single use flexible ureteroscopy in patients diagnosed with renal calculi < 2 cm with superior outcomes with LithoVue.

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