Disposable grasper‐integrated flexible cystoscope for ureteral stent removal in transplanted patients; focus on feasibility, safety, and patient experience. Results and micro‐cost analysis from a tertiary referral center
Andrea Bosio,
Eugenio Alessandria,
Claudia Gozzo
et al.
Abstract:Introduction & objectivesTo evaluate ureteral stent removal (SR) using a grasper‐integrated disposable flexible cystoscope (giFC—Isiris ®, Coloplast ®) after kidney transplantation (KT), with a focus on feasibility, safety, patient experience, and costs.Material and methodsAll consecutive KT undergoing SR through giFC were prospectively enrolled from January 2020 to June 2023. Patient characteristics, KT and SR details, urine culture results, antimicrobial prescriptions, and the incidence of urinary tract … Show more
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