Optimizing outcomes in flexible ureteroscopy: a narrative review of suction techniques

C Solano, M Chicaud, S Kutchukian, L Candela… - Journal of Clinical …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Objective: The aim of this review is to summarize the existing suction systems in flexible
ureteroscopy (fURS) and to evaluate their effectiveness and safety. Methods: A narrative …

Experimental and clinical applications and outcomes of using different forms of suction in retrograde intrarenal surgery. Results from a systematic review

C Giulioni, D Castellani, O Traxer, N Gadzhiev… - Actas Urológicas …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To identify the latest advances in suction devices and evaluate their effect in
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) and ureteroscopy for stones. Basic procedures A …

[HTML][HTML] Could use of a flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath be a potential game-changer in retrograde intrarenal surgery? Outcomes at 30 days from …

V Gauhar, O Traxer, D Castellani, C Sietz… - European urology …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background and objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the stone-free status (SFS)
rate and complications after flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) for treatment of renal stones using …

[HTML][HTML] A feasibility study on clinical utility, efficacy and limitations of 2 types of flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths in retrograde intrarenal surgery …

V Gauhar, O Traxer, D Castellani, D Ragoori, CT Heng… - Urology, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective To evaluate stone-free rate, device maneuverability, and complications after
retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) using 2 different sizes of flexible and navigable suction …

Is suction the future of endourology? Overview from EAU Section of Urolithiasis

V Jahrreiss, C Nedbal, D Castellani… - Therapeutic …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Victoria Jahrreiss, Carlotta Nedbal, Daniele Castellani, Vineet Gauhar, Christian Seitz,
Guohua Zeng, Patrick Juliebø-Jones, Etienne Keller, Lazaros Tzelves, Rob Geraghty, Karan …

What is the definition of stone dust and how does it compare with clinically insignificant residual fragments? A comprehensive review

F Panthier, JL Kwok, DT Tzou, M Monga, O Traxer… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose During endoscopic stone surgery, Holmium: YAG (Ho: YAG) and Thulium Fiber
Laser (TFL) technologies allow to pulverize urinary stones into fine particles, ie DUST. Yet …

Optimal deflection techniques for flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS): a comparative in vitro PEARLS analysis

A Lua, LRL Tan, F Panthier, A Sierra… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheaths (FANS) have been
introduced without current evidence on how to optimize deflection. Aim was to evaluate in …

First clinical evaluation of a flexible digital ureteroscope with direct in scope suctioning system (Pusen DISS 7.5 Ch): prospective multicentric feasibility study

C Nedbal, SKK Yuen, M Akram, EX Keller… - World Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Purpose A new digital single-use flexible ureteroscope, Pusen direct in scope suction (DISS)
7.5 Fr (PU3033AH), was evaluated with respect to manoeuvrability, suction quality, visibility …

Flexible ureteroscopy for lower pole calculus: is it still a challenge?

A Shrestha, B Adhikari, F Panthier, S Baidya… - World Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) is steadily gaining popularity in the management of
renal calculi, including those located in the lower pole (LP). Due to difficulty in accessing to …

Suction use in ureterorenoscopy: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of comparative studies

L Tzelves, R Geraghty, P Juliebø‐Jones, Y Yuan… - BJUI …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives Ureterorenoscopy is seeing a bloom of technological advances, one of which is
incorporating suction. The objective of this study is to systematically review existing literature …