Evaluation of Novel Disposable Flexible Ureteroscope for the Treatment of Renal Calculi

Evaluation of Novel Disposable Flexible Ureteroscope for the Treatment of Renal Calculi

This study is designed to provide an evaluation of currently available disposable flexible ureteroscopes in real-world conditions. Due to high re-processing costs associated with re-usable flexible ureteroscopes, there has been a demand for Urologic device manufacturers to provide single-use flexible ureteroscopes.

Patients randomized to the experimental group will receive flexible ureteroscopy with the Storz Flex-XC1 disposable flexible ureteroscope.

Data will be collected and stored electronically in REDCap. Quality assurance steps will include testing of the database, including any potential data calculated by command functions within REDCap

Scope performance survey will be administered with REDcap.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and Females 18-89 undergoing ureteroscopy for laser treatment of renal calculi
• Willing to sign the Informed Consent Form
• Able to read, understand, and complete patient questionnaires, pain texts, and medication diary.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients having a concomitant procedure along with ureteroscopy (example: contralateral PCNL)
• Pregnancy