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So what does the literature suggest about single-use ureteroscopes?
• In vitro and in vivo analyses
– Modern single-use ureteroscopes appear to have acceptable image quality and navigation capabilities
• Certainly no different from reusable ureteroscopes
– Ergonomic benefits with single-use devices • Less weight
• May translate into reduced surgeon fatigue