The utility of flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) in patients undergoing same session flexible ureteroscopy for bilateral renal calculi: a global prospective multicenter analysis by EAU endourology - Takeaways - MDSpire

The utility of flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) in patients undergoing same session flexible ureteroscopy for bilateral renal calculi: a global prospective multicenter analysis by EAU endourology

  • By

  • Vineet Gauhar

  • Bhaskar Somani

  • Daniele Castellani

  • Khi Yung Fong

  • Nariman Gadzhiev

  • Satyendra Persaud

  • Saeed Bin Hamri

  • Chu Ann Chai

  • Azimdjon Tursunkulov

  • Yiloren Tanidir

  • Boyke Soebhali

  • Anil Shrestha

  • Deepak Ragoori

  • Mohamed Elshazly

  • Mehmet Ilker Gokce

  • Vigen Malkhasyan

  • Yasser Farahat

  • Thomas Herrmann

  • Olivier Traxer

  • Steffi Kar Kei Yuen

  • February 28, 2025

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    The study evaluated the use of flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) in same-session bilateral retrograde intrarenal surgery (SSB-RIRS) for kidney stones.

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    A total of 115 adult patients with bilateral kidney stones were enrolled across 14 centers, focusing on safety and efficacy of the FANS technique.

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    The use of FANS significantly improved stone-free rates and reduced complications compared to traditional methods in patients undergoing SSB-RIRS.

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    Surgeons rated the FANS highly for its ease of use and effectiveness in maneuvering within the renal pelvis during the procedure.

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    Overall, 42.6% of patients achieved a 100% stone-free rate bilaterally, indicating the potential of FANS to enhance surgical outcomes.

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The utility of flexible and navigable suction access sheath (FANS) in patients undergoing same session flexible ureteroscopy for bilateral renal calculi: a global prospective multicenter analysis by EAU endourology

  • by Vineet Gauhar, Bhaskar Somani, Daniele Castellani, Khi Yung Fong, Nariman Gadzhiev, Satyendra Persaud, Saeed Bin Hamri, Chu Ann Chai, Azimdjon Tursunkulov, Yiloren Tanidir, Boyke Soebhali, Anil Shrestha, Deepak Ragoori, Mohamed Elshazly, Mehmet Ilker Gokce, Vigen Malkhasyan, Yasser Farahat, Thomas Herrmann, Olivier Traxer, Steffi Kar Kei Yuen

  • February 28, 2025

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