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  "abstract": "Introduction\n\nThe LithoVue™ Elite (LVE) is a novel ureteroscope which allows measurement of intrarenal pressure (IRP) during flexible ureteroscopy (fURS). Here we report the survey of first European experience.Material and methods\n\nA multicentric prospective analysis of end-user experience and feedback was performed for 51 consecutive patients undergoing fURS using LVE across 9 European centres involving 11 surgeons.Results\n\nA total of 51 cases were analysed with a mean stone size of 9.9 mm (range:4-30 mm), standard ureteral access sheath used in 28 patients (54.9%), with multiple stones in 18 (35.3%) patients. The stone location was lower pole (n = 24; 47.1%), renal pelvis (n = 12; 23.5%), proximal ureter (n = 5; 9.8%), upper pole (n = 4; 7.8%), and other locations (n = 6; 11.7%). The irrigation method used for URS was manual pressure irrigation (n = 25, 49%), gravity with pressure cuff (n = 12; 23.5%), gravity with no pressure cuff (n = 9; 17.6%), and fluid management system or pump (n = 5; 9.8%). A planned pressure threshold (in mmHg) was documented by the surgeon in all cases, with a mean setpoint of ≤ 50 mmHg in 26 (51%) patients, 51-60 mmHg in 13 (25.5%) patients and above 60 mm Hg in 12 (23.5%) patients. Post-procedurally, in 48 (94.1%) cases, surgeons reported that real-time IRP monitoring influenced their surgical technique. The most common intraoperative modifications included reduced manual irrigation in 19 (37.3%), lowered irrigation bag height in 13 (25.50%), adjusted sheath positioning in 10 (19.6%), and reduced or avoidance irrigation pressure in 6 (11.8%) cases. Regarding perceived value, the pressure-sensing scope was rated as highly desirable in 28 procedures (54.9%), and moderately desirable in 16 (31.4%) procedures, yielding a combined desirability rating of 86.3%. Importantly, all 11 surgeons (100%) indicated an intention to continue using LVE, particularly in high-risk patients or complex procedures.Conclusions\n\nReal time IRP measurement influenced intraoperative technique in majority of cases with surgeons adopting real-time strategies to reduce IRP. The LVE scope was rated as desirable by most users and was universally endorsed for continued use, especially in higher-risk scenarios. These findings support the integration of IRP monitoring as a valuable adjunct in endourologic practice.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Urology, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.",
    "Department of Urology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy.",
    "Department of Urology, Fundació Puigvert, Barcelona, Spain.",
    "Department of Urology, University Medical Centre Freiburg, Germany.",
    "Department of Urology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.",
    "Department of Urology, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom.",
    "Hospital Lillebaelt Vejle, Department of Urology, Odense, Denmark.",
    "San Raffaele Hospital Milan, Department of Urology, Milan, Italy.",
    "Department of Urology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.",
    "Boston Scientific, Urology and Pelvic Health, Paris, France.",
    "Sorbonne University, GRC n°20 LITHIASE RENALE, AP-HP, Hôpital Tenon, F-75020 PARIS, France."
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  "doi": "10.5173/ceju.2026.0209",
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  "title": "First European experience with LithoVue™ Elite: Multicentre end-user experience and feedback.",
  "title_text": "First European experience with LithoVue™ Elite: Multicentre end-user experience and feedback.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-10-30T12:19:59Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/3bhrsmqq6yytg",
  "venue": "Central European journal of urology",
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