Presented by: Fernando J. Kim MD, MPH
Denver Health Medical Center

Introduction

Recently, SUC financial advantages have been well reported. The objective of this study was to evaluate other benefits associated with the utilization of SUC with Uroviu^TM. By investigating factors such as ease of usage, patient comfort, procedural efficiency, and infection control, this study aimed to shed light on the overall impact and value of this technology in urological practice. Uroviu^TM requires only an additional irrigation bag and tubing due to its compact and comprehensive design. (Figure 1)

Materials

A comprehensive evaluation was conducted, involving both quantitative and qualitative measures, to assess benefits of Uroviu^TM.

A group of 32 urologists and urologists-in-training, both nationally and internationally (Brazilian urologists) were invited to participate in the study, with a focus on gathering their experiences and opinions regarding the use of UroviuTM. Surveys and interviews were conducted on factors such as ease of usage, patient comfort, procedural efficiency, and infection control.

Results

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Ease to use Uroviu^TM:  29 respondents found extremely easy, while 3 found it easy. Furthermore, the learning curve for proficiency with Uroviu^TM was found to be relatively short, requiring only 1-5 cystoscopies. This demonstrates the efficiency and ease of adaptation Uroviu^TM, allowing urologists to quickly integrate Uroviu^TM into their clinic procedures.

Provider satisfaction with Uroviu^TM was also remarkable, with 29 participants giving it a 5-star rating and 3 participants rating it as 4 stars. Additionally, six Brazilian urologists highlighted the key attribute of UroviuTM, which is the ability to perform cystoscopies in the clinic rather than in the operating room (OR). This allows removal of ureteral stents, placement of difficult Foley catheters, and crucially, bladder tumor surveillance without the need for frequent OR visits every 3-4 months. Currently, performing all cystoscopies in the OR not only increases the cost of care but also impacts patient recovery time and their ability to return to work faster, while also affecting the optimization of clinic flow.

Conclusion

These findings indicate that Single-Use Cystoscopy with UroviuTM provides tangible benefits in terms of ease of usage, short learning curve, high provider satisfaction, and the ability to perform clinic-based procedures. By avoiding the need for frequent OR visits, this technology offers advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness, patient recovery, and clinic efficiency.

Funding

none

Lead Authors

Marcelo Wroclawski, MD
Centro Universitario FMABC

Co-Authors

Thiago Hota, MD
Universidade Federal do Parana

Daniel Moser, MD, PHD
Willis-Knighton Health Center

Eduardo Terra Lucas, MD
Hospital Divina Providencia