Feasibility and safety of 6.3 Fr vs. 7.5 Fr digital disposable ureteroscopes in retrograde intrarenal surgery: a prospective randomised trial
The results of this study indicate that the 6.3 Fr ultra-slim ureteroscope is a feasible and safe alternative to the bigger 7.5 Fr model, with no compromise in visualisation, manoeuvrability, or device integrity. Given its comparable performance and potential for reduced ureteral trauma, the ultra-slim scope may serve as a valuable tool in modern endourology.
Authors
- Wojciech Krajewski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1727-2283)
- Bartosz Małkiewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5933-3753)
- Joanna Chorbińska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9792-4450)
- Tomasz Szydełko (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1360-0422)
- Wojciech Tomczak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1073-0797)
- Łukasz Nowak
- Tomasz Ostrowski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8664-0097)
- Jan Łaszkiewicz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2306-0854)
- Klaudia Molik
Institutions
- Kielce University of Technology (PL)
- Wroclaw Medical University (PL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2025-08-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-025-05874-0
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.56