Rigid Ureteroscopes For Sale

Rigid ureteroscopes — successful diagnosis and treatment 

Urethroscopy is a method of examining patients with bladder and urethra diseases. During the examination, the doctor determines the nature of the course of the disease and prescribes a treatment plan. Ureteroscopes are used to check the state of the organs since they have the best characteristics. The equipment allows you to conduct not only diagnostics, but also small operations under visual control. Using the instrument, the specialist determines the presence and location of stones in the ureters. Endoscopic surgery helps to remove them under video monitoring.  

Rigid ureteroscopy

The main advantage of using a rigid ureteroscope is the crushing of kidney stones in the ureter. Thanks to the features of the medical instrument, the procedure can be performed without a surgical incision. After rigid urethroscopy patients are discharged on the first day, and after 3 days they return to everyday life. Urethroscopy is performed when indicated:

• suspected urethritis, stricture, carcinoma, urethral abnormalities;

• the presence of blood in the urine;

• painful or difficult urination;

• presence of foreign bodies in the urethra;

• preparation for bladder and prostate surgeries.

Safe, invasive procedure helps diagnose pathologies. With the help of a ureteroscope, the doctor conducts a biopsy for cytologic and histologic studies. Urethroscopy for men and women differs due to the anatomical features of the body structure. The female urethra is shorter, thus the process is faster. 

Rigid Ureteroscope: what size of instrument to buy

Ureteroscopes, the price of which depends on the technical features and parameters, are chosen for medical manipulations in medical institutions. The size of the instrument for operations for the removal of kidney stones is of particular importance. Optimal models of equipment have a diameter of 8 Fr (2,6 mm). Sometimes it is difficult to explore the urinary tract with such a device. If the hospital has urethroscopes with different diameters, the success of diagnosis and surgery is greatly increased. The smaller 4.5 Fr (1.5 mm) diameter device has better patency.

During rigid urethroscopy, stones from the urinary tract may enter the kidneys. For this, the doctor must have a flexible ureteroscope that helps in breaking them up. With its help, the surgery is completed in one session.

Where to choose a reliable rigid ureteroscope used and new one

Bimedis platform is created for the sale, purchase, exchange of medical equipment at the all-Ukrainian and international level. The platform offers a wide range of quality devices from leading manufacturers. Each customer may select reliable devices for their medical institution, components, furniture, rigid ureteroscope at the good price. To choose the optimal model, it is best to evaluate the offered options in the catalog, analyze ratings, ask seller questions. 
 

FAQ 

What are rigid ureteroscopes?

Rigid ureteroscopes are available in different diameters. The indicator is important for the convenience of therapeutic and surgical manipulations. Most often doctors use an instrument with a diameter of 2.6 mm. Due to the anatomical features of patients, the device is difficult to penetrate the urinary tract. For a narrow lumen, it is better to choose models with an indicator of 1.2-1.5 mm. 

How much do rigid ureteroscopes cost?

The cost of a rigid urethroscope depends on the model, technical features, manufacturer, and additional functions. When selecting the optimal model it is important to pay attention to the quality of image visualization. Do not choose a cheaper option, as it may turn out to be unreliable. You can easily find good medical equipment at a reasonable price on Bimedis.

How do I choose the right rigid ureteroscopes for my medical facility?

While selecting a rigid ureteroscope you should pay attention to models with a minimum diameter of the working channel. Patient comfort and ease of instrument insertion depend on this indicator. It is important to take into account the power of optical image magnification. The better the visualization, the more effective the urethroscopic procedure. The length of the device determines the scope of its application. Based on this, the first step is to evaluate the range of medical procedures performed by the medical institution.