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Workflow efficiencies for flexible cystoscopy: comparing single-use vs reusable cystoscopes [PDF]
BMC UrologyBackground Flexible cystoscopy is a common procedure to diagnose and treat lower urinary tract conditions. Single-use cystoscopes have been introduced to eliminate time-consuming reprocessing and costly repairs.
Ian Haislip +3 more
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Willingness to Pay and Preferences Among Patients Undergoing Cystoscopies: Results from a Large Survey-Based Study in Spain [PDF]
Research and Reports in Urology, 2022 Cindy N Borja Brugés,1 Dinah K Rindorf,2 Marcos Cepeda,3 Kristian Schultz Hansen4 1Copenhagen Business School, Frederiksberg, Denmark; 2Ambu A/S, Market Access, Ballerup, Denmark; 3Department of Urology, Hospital Río Hortega de Valladolid, Valladolid ...
Borja Brugés CN +3 more
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Factors associated with flexible cystoscope longevity: an analysis of supplier and health service datasets. [PDF]
BJU IntObjectives To investigate the associations between how reusable flexible cystoscopes (FCs) are managed during their functioning lifetime and their longevity. Patients and Methods This was an exploratory retrospective analysis of administrative data collected by a medical supplies company (KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd) on FC usage linked at a National ...
John JB +5 more
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The carbon footprint of single-use flexible cystoscopes compared to reusable cystoscopes.
European Urology Open Science, 2022 Introduction: Single-use devices for endourologic procedures are becoming more popular. The environmental impact of single-use instruments is relatively unknown. This study aimed to compare the carbon footprint of single-use vs reusable flexible ...
Donnacha Hogan +3 more
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A NEW ELECTRO-CYSTOSCOPE. [PDF]
The Lancet, 1905 n ...
Loewenstein, Louis, Loewenstein, H.
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Environmental sustainability in urologic practices: a systematic review. [PDF]
World J UrolPurposeThe aim of this systematic review is to assess the environmental impact of urologic procedures and equipment (P), specifically comparing emissions and waste generation between single-use and reusable devices (I and C), while also exploring ...
Tozsin A +10 more
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Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2023 Objectives: Improper reprocessing of endoscopes may result in healthcare-associated infections. Regular microbiological surveillance is an important means of evaluating the quality of endoscope reprocessing. We evaluated the effectiveness of reprocessing
Zhimin Zhang +6 more
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Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 2023 Objectives: The aim is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of retrograde ureteral catheterization under local anesthesia in patients with urinary tract infections complicated by hydronephrosis caused by ureteral stone obstruction.
Chun-Kai Hsu, Wan-Ling Young, Shu-Yu Wu
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History of pediatric endoscopy in the Republic of Karelia
Медицинский совет, 2022 The article is dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the pediatric endoscopic service of the Republic of Karelia. In the introductory part of the article, the authors briefly describe the history of the appearance of endoscopy in the world, which dates ...
S. S. Nikitin +4 more
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Point-of-Care Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer With Vibrational Spectroscopy: A Systematic Review
Société Internationale d’Urologie Journal, 2023 IntroductionVibrational spectroscopy (VS) is a new and rapidly evolving technology in cancer diagnostics. Originating from analytical chemistry, VS evaluates vibrations of nuclei to produce a unique “biological fingerprint.” While multiple ...
Arthur Yim +7 more
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