Flexible Ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with the Clear Petra System

FURS with the Clear Petra System is an advanced surgical method that removes kidney stones in a minimally invasive way, providing clear visualization and effective stone extraction.

Flexible Ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with the Clear Petra System

Flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) is a minimally invasive method used in the treatment of kidney stones. The Clear Petra system enhances visibility with its irrigation feature and enables effective removal of stone fragments with its aspiration function. The combination of these two technologies increases surgical success rates, enhances procedure safety, and positively impacts patient comfort.

What is Flexible Ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with the Clear Petra System?

FURS is an endoscopic (closed) surgical method used to treat kidney and ureteral stones. In this procedure, a thin, flexible telescope called a flexible ureterorenoscope is inserted into the ureter or kidney cavities. This minimally invasive approach allows the surgeon to reach the stones easily using a laser.

The Clear Petra system is a stone extraction technology that expands the surgeon’s field of view. It has two main features:

• Active irrigation: Irrigation cleans the endoscope’s view with sterile fluids. Active irrigation continuously clears the field during the procedure, allowing the surgeon to see the stones more clearly and perform the procedure with greater precision.
• Simultaneous aspiration: Aspiration removes laser-fragmented stones using a vacuum. With simultaneous aspiration, broken stone fragments are removed from the body as they are created, preventing accumulation in the urinary tract and reducing the risk of post-procedure complications.

The combination of the Clear Petra system and FURS makes the procedure safer, more effective, and more comfortable. This not only shortens operation time but also reduces complication risks and increases treatment success.

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Why is Flexible Ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with the Clear Petra System Performed?

Flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) with the Clear Petra system is performed to remove small to medium-sized (<30 mm) kidney and upper ureter stones. FURS is one of the most commonly preferred minimally invasive surgical methods today, and when combined with the Clear Petra system, the success of the operation increases while the risk of complications is reduced.

One of the main challenges during stone fragmentation is that blood and fluids can obscure the surgeon’s view. With the Clear Petra system’s irrigation feature, these obstructions are continuously cleared, allowing the surgeon to fragment the stones more precisely. This method is particularly effective and reliable for patients with anatomical abnormalities or those on blood thinners who cannot undergo other procedures.

FURS with the Clear Petra System is performed for the following reasons:

• To provide clear visualization and direct access to stones
• To remove fragmented stones from the body immediately
• To reduce the risk of complications
• To minimize the chance of future stone formation
• To facilitate the surgeon’s work
• To provide a more comfortable procedure and recovery process for the patient
• To perform a controlled and uninterrupted procedure

What Conditions is FURS with the Clear Petra System Used to Detect?

Flexible ureterorenoscopy (FURS) is especially used to detect conditions in the kidney and upper urinary tract. By directly accessing the urinary tract, imaging can be performed more precisely, and the use of the Clear Petra system enhances visibility, enabling successful treatment of many complex conditions.

Clear Petra-supported FURS is particularly used to detect:

• Kidney stones
• Suspicious masses in the upper ureter or kidney
• Structural abnormalities
• Ureteral stones and ureteral strictures

With Clear Petra-supported FURS, direct visualization allows for faster, safer, and more accurate diagnosis of both stone-related and other upper urinary tract disorders.