A New Era of Disposable Endoscopy in Urology during Tumultuous Times |Biomedgrid

Flexible endoscopy is a key method used by physicians to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of diseases. Similar to gastrointestinal endoscopy and bronchoscopy, cystoscopy is one of the most commonly performed urological procedures which aids providers in visualizing and identifying lower urinary tract pathology. In an effort to minimize patient cross-contamination and risk of infection, many medical devices including endoscopes have shifted to disposable, single-use items, with cystoscopes most recently joining this flourish of technological advancement. There are notable differences between single-use and reusable endoscopes, as displayed in Table 1.