Single-Use Ureteroscopes Are Associated with Decreased Risk of Urinary Tract Infection After Ureteroscopy for Urolithiasis Compared to Reusable Ureteroscopes.
J Endourol
; 37(2): 133-138, 2023 02.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common complication after ureteroscopy. Despite sterilization, there is evidence that reusable ureteroscopes can still harbor bacteria. Whether this property is associated with increased risk of UTI is unknown. The objective of this study was to compare rates of postoperative UTI after ureteroscopy for urolithiasis performed with single-use ureteroscopes vs reusable ureteroscopes. Materials andMethods:
This was a single-center, retrospective cohort study of all patients who underwent ureteroscopy for urolithiasis between June 2012 and March 2021. Outcomes were compared between those who underwent stone removal with single-use and reusable ureteroscopes. The primary endpoint was postoperative UTI. The secondary endpoints were intra-operative and postoperative outcomes, and health service utilization after surgery.Results:
Of 991 patients identified, 500 (50.4%) underwent ureteroscopy with a single-use ureteroscope. Rates of postoperative UTI were lower in those undergoing ureteroscopic stone removal with a single-use ureteroscope compared to a reusable ureteroscope (6.5% vs 11.9%, p = 0.018). In multivariable analysis, use of a single-use ureteroscope was associated with lower odds of postoperative UTI compared to a reusable ureteroscope when adjusting for risk (odds ratio 0.37, p = 0.015). Use of a single-use ureteroscope was associated with a higher stone clearance rate compared to a reusable ureteroscope (90.0% vs 83.9%, p = 0.005). There was no difference in operative time, overall complication rate, readmission, or emergency department visits between two groups.Conclusion:
Single-use ureteroscopes are associated with a twofold decreased risk of UTI and increased stone clearance rate after ureteroscopy for urolithiasis compared to reusable ureteroscopes.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Infecciones Urinarias
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Urolitiasis
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Endourol
Asunto de la revista:
UROLOGIA
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos