Cost of reusable vs. single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries: a randomized cohort study

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The study compares costs and outcomes of reusable and single-use ureteroscopes in complex renal surgeries.
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No significant differences in stone-free rates or complications were found between reusable and single-use ureteroscopes.
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The choice of ureteroscope is influenced more by logistical factors like cost and availability than by performance.
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The study involved 178 patients, with 89 assigned to each ureteroscope group, ensuring balanced demographics.
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Findings indicate that single-use ureteroscopes may offer comparable maneuverability and visibility to reusable ones.

World Journal Of Urology

by Rei Unno, Kazumi Taguchi, Shuzo Hamamoto, Takahiro Yanase, Kengo Kawase, Teruaki Sugino, Takahiro Yasui
November 10, 2025

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