EndoSheath Use in Flexible Cystoscopy: a Prospective Evaluation of >1000 Cases

Overview

Journal BJU Int

Specialty Urology

Date 2024 Nov 12

PMID 39532306

Authors

Lara Ratcliffe

Brian Birch

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Abstract

Objectives: To investigate patient tolerability and safety (using urinary tract infection (UTI) as a proxy measure) following EndoSheath-assisted flexible cystoscopy (eFC). EndoSheaths are single-use, disposable sheaths used in FC. They reduce cystoscope turnaround times as complicated, time-consuming and costly sterilisation is no longer necessary. This reduces patient waiting times as cystoscope idle time, the most common rate limiting step, is reduced.

Patients And Methods: All adult patients undergoing eFC over a 26-month period at a single institution were evaluated prospectively. Post-eFC, participants rated discomfort on a visual analogue scale (discomfort 1 = none, 2-4 = mild, 5-7 = moderate, 8-10 = severe). The diagnosis of UTI was broad and based on any one of patient self-report, positive urine culture or antibiotic prescription within 30 days of eFC. Data were analysed using chi-squared testing (P < 0.05, two-tailed).

Results: Of the 1091 eFCs analysed, 33.2% and 48.2% of were ranked as causing no or mild discomfort, respectively, with just 3.1% ranked severe. Discomfort was greater in younger participants but similar between sexes. Overall, post-eFC UTI incidence was 13.3%, with rates higher in females (18.1%) than males (11.2%). Participants aged ≥65 years reported a higher UTI rate (15.4%) than those aged <65 years (8.8%). No participants developed urosepsis.

Conclusion: This large, prospective, unselected, real-world study reports that eFC is well tolerated. UTI was higher in females than males, and in those aged ≥65 years, in line with other studies using the same broad based diagnostic criteria for UTI. The conclusion is that eFC is both well tolerated and safe.

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