AUA 2023: Evaluating Single-Use Cystoscopes Against Reusables

AUA 2023: Evaluating Single-Use Cystoscopes Against Reusables

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Research found comparable results in benchtop testing and favorable ones for single-use in initial clinical testing.

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