Factors associated with flexible cystoscope longevity: an analysis of supplier and health service datasets
This exploratory analysis generates mechanistically plausible hypotheses regarding factors that could promote FC longevity. These findings are of relevance as we seek to understand how to optimise the cost, resilience and environmental sustainability of healthcare. A prospectively designed study could investigate whether there is a causal link between the key factors identified and longevity of FC usage.
Authors
- Joseph John (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1736-3679)
- Ranan Dasgupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8044-8902)
- Tim W. R. Briggs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4053-8385)
- Robert Feasey
- John S. McGrath
- William K. Gray
Institutions
- North Bristol NHS Trust (GB)
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (GB)
- University of Exeter (GB)
- Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (GB)
- Karl Storz (Germany) (DE)
- Health First (US)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.70133
- Primary Topic
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00