In this pilot study, we wish to evaluate the performance of a robotic flexible ureteorscopy (ILY) in the treatment of nephrolithiasis in the superior excretory system
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
fragmentation of nephrolithiasis
CHU Nimes
Nîmes, France
Number of procedures performed entirely using the telemanipulator
Time frame: end of study: 3 months
Number of procedures where the surgeon had to switch to manual mode or dedock the device
Time frame: end of study: 3 months
If telemanipulator remained stable during procedure
Yes/no
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Time of procedure
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Docking time
time between docking of device and use of gamepad
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Time taken to track kidney stones
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Time taken for complete exploration of renal cavities
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Laser fragmentation time
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Speed of fragmentation
mm3/minute
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Any joint pain strain experienced by the surgeon before and after intervention
binary yes/no
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Satisfaction of surgeon in using the device
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Custom-made questionnaire with 3 sections measuring: ease of use, ergonomics in exploration of renal cavities and stability during fragmentation of laser
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Describe the rate of intra-operative complications during procedure
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours
Describe the rate of intra-operative complications
Time frame: 1 month
Integrity of the ureroscope at the end of the procedure
binary yes/no
Time frame: end of procedure; less than 2 hours