Table 2 Peri-operative characteristics.

From: Evaluation of Performance Parameters of the Disposable Flexible Ureterorenoscope (LITHOVUE) in Patients with Renal Stones: A Prospective, Observational, Single-arm, Multicenter Study

Variables

Variables

Operative characteristics

  Safety guidewire

59 (95.2%)

  Size of ureteral access sheath: 11–13Fr/12–14Fr

35 (56.5%)/27 (43.5%)

  Operative time (min)

68.9 (±38.0)

  Estimated blood loss (ml)

8.2 (±15.6)

  Discharge (day)

1.6 (±0.6)

  Removal of ureteral Double-J stent (day)

12.8 (±6.7)

Comparative parameters of LITHOVUE

  Maneuverability

2.5 (±0.9)

  Perception of the monitor system

2.5 (±1.0)

  Perception of the irrigation system

3.0 (±0.8)

Surgical success

  Complete/Clinical (no stone >2 mm)

40 (64.5%)/51 (82.3%)

  Complication

4 (6.4%)

  Clavien grade I: intractable pain and hematuria

1 (1.6%)

  Clavien grade II: fever

3 (4.8%)