2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2013.12.019
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Decreasing Cost of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy: Single-use Laser Fiber Cost Analysis

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“…Previous studies, for example, in ureterorenoscopy 9 and iberoptics 2,6,7 have been conducted to investigate similar questions. Because of geographic variations in pricing and reusability cycles, each type of endoscopic device deserves separate evaluation per country and hospital structure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Previous studies, for example, in ureterorenoscopy 9 and iberoptics 2,6,7 have been conducted to investigate similar questions. Because of geographic variations in pricing and reusability cycles, each type of endoscopic device deserves separate evaluation per country and hospital structure.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rapoport et al 25 consideran que el empleo de catéter doble-J y vaina reduce la morbilidad postoperatoria, las visitas a urgencias, el reingreso e incluso la necesidad de derivación urinaria urgente en un segundo tiempo. Otros autores no consideran necesario el doble-J previo a la intervención por diversos motivos entre los que destacan: baja tasa de imposibilidad de colocación de la vaina, evitar 2 procedimientos endourológicos y la morbilidad derivada del propio catéter 11,26 . Dado que el calibre del uréter en condiciones normales es de 2-3 mm o 10 F, en ocasiones puede ser difícil el paso de la vaina de 12/14 F o incluso provocar lesiones ureterales de diferente grado, que produzcan secuelas tardías.…”
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“…Posiblemente, uno de los principales factores que provocan el deterioro del ureteroscopio sea el mal uso de las fibras láser, siendo menos lesivas para el instrumental las fibras desechables 27 . Chapman et al 26 han llevado a cabo un análisis comparativo entre el coste asociado al uso de fibras láser desechables y reutilizables. Sus datos muestran inicialmente mayor gasto asociado al empleo de fibras desechables, por el precio más elevado de las mismas, pero acompañado de una reducción en los gastos relacionados con la reparación del ureteroscopio y con el proceso de esterilización.…”
Section: Discussionunclassified
“…For single and multiuse fibers, improved cleaving methodology can increase procedural efficiency, prolong fiber lifetime, and save thousands of dollars annually. 16,17 Compared to single use fibers, reusable fibers reduce ULL costs by as much as $142 per procedure, and extending fiber lifetime can further reduce expense. 18 Also to consider, each fiber withdrawal for cleaving risks ureteroscope perforation upon reinsertion, particularly with the jagged edges of poorly cleaved fibers.…”
Section: Figmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…18 Also to consider, each fiber withdrawal for cleaving risks ureteroscope perforation upon reinsertion, particularly with the jagged edges of poorly cleaved fibers. 16 The integrity of fiber cladding may be compromised with multiple reinsertions, allowing laser energy delivery to the ureteroscope or surrounding tissue. Such perforations may cause procedural complications, injure the patient, and add extensive costs, as much as $5900 19 for major ureteroscope repair and $1800 17 for minor repairs.…”
Section: Figmentioning
confidence: 99%