Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9312753 | Urology | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Urologists can minimize the repair costs of flexible and semirigid ureteroscopes by taking precautions to eliminate laser fiber-induced damage and by avoiding overdeflection. Improved storage and handling of these instruments is also necessary. Although small-diameter ureteroscopes are favorable because of their increased mobility and ease of passage, physician and staff awareness of their increased fragility is vital in maximizing the longevity of these commonly used instruments.
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Authors
Jeffrey C. Sung, W. Patrick Springhart, Charles G. Marguet, James O. L'Esperance, Yeh H. Tan, David M. Albala, Glenn M. Preminger,