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Plain language summary
During a kidney transplant, a plastic tube (stent) is placed in the ureter, connecting the new kidney to the bladder, in order to keep the new join open during the initial phase of transplantation. The stent is then removed after a few weeks via a camera procedure (cystoscopy), as it is no longer needed. The present study compared performing this in the operating theatre or in clinic for transplanted patients using a new single-use type of camera with an integrated grasper system. The results have shown that it is safe and cost-effective to do this in clinic, despite patients being susceptible to infection after transplantation.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / adverse effects
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / economics
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Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / methods*
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Cystoscopy / adverse effects
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Cystoscopy / economics
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Cystoscopy / methods*
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Device Removal / adverse effects
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Device Removal / economics
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Device Removal / methods*
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Feasibility Studies
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Female
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Hospital Costs
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Humans
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Kidney Transplantation*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Operating Rooms / economics
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Postoperative Care / adverse effects
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Postoperative Care / economics
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Postoperative Care / methods
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Postoperative Complications
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Retrospective Studies
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Stents*
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Ureter*
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Young Adult