title: Sterile disposable sheath system for flexible cystoscopes.
abstract: Flexible cystourethroscopy is an accepted routine procedure in urology. The sterilization of instruments is time consuming and may damage flexible instruments. However, it must be performed to prevent contamination of the endoscopes. This study is the first to document experience using a flexible cystoscope with a disposable sheath in a urologic setting.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia. nayjay@ozemail.com.au
authors.forename: Nathan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lawrentschuk
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chamberlain
mesh_terms: D020684:Cystoscopes; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation*