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Durability of the Next-generation Flexible Fiberoptic Ureteroscopes: A Randomized Prospective Multi-institutional Clinical Trial
Urology, 10/28/09

Knudsen B et al. – The Wolf Viper, Olympus URF–P5, and Stryker Flexvision U–500 flexible ureteroscopes seem comparable with regard to durability. However, larger prospective registry–based studies are needed to document significant differences between them.

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In Vitro Comparison of a Disposable Flexible Ureteroscope and Conventional Flexible Ureteroscopes
The Journal of Urology, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Changing Trends in the Use of Ureteroscopic Instruments from 1996 to 2008
Journal of Endourology, 11/03/09 Relevance Score: 80%

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) versus percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) or retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) for kidney stones
Cochrane Reviews, 10/19/09 Relevance Score: 77%

Less-invasive ways to remove stones from the kidneys and ureters
Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 10/16/09 Relevance Score: 77%