MP67-16 LONG-TERM IMPACT OF THE ENDOCKSCOPE SYSTEM: A GLOBAL ASSESSMENT

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You have accessJournal of UrologyGlobal Health/Humanitarian (MP67)1 Sep 2021MP67-16 LONG-TERM IMPACT OF THE ENDOCKSCOPE SYSTEM: A GLOBAL ASSESSMENT Andrew Afyouni, Mitchell O'Leary, Zhamshid Okhunov, Akhil Peta, Andrew Brevik, Maged Ayad, Renai Yoon, Roshan Patel, Benjamin Dolan, Jaime Landman, and Ralph Clayman Andrew AfyouniAndrew Afyouni More articles by this author , Mitchell O'LearyMitchell O'Leary More articles by this author , Zhamshid OkhunovZhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author , Akhil PetaAkhil Peta More articles by this author , Andrew BrevikAndrew Brevik More articles by this author , Maged AyadMaged Ayad More articles by this author , Renai YoonRenai Yoon More articles by this author , Roshan PatelRoshan Patel More articles by this author , Benjamin DolanBenjamin Dolan More articles by this author , Jaime LandmanJaime Landman More articles by this author , and Ralph ClaymanRalph Clayman More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/JU.0000000000002028.16AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Traditional endoscopic equipment is expensive (i.e., >$40,000 for state-of-the-art camera, visual towers, and high-powered light source). This cost limits the practice of endoscopy by many urologists in underserved countries. The Endockscope System (ES) is a $45 smartphone alternative to conventional endoscopic equipment. It consists of a 3D printed set of smartphone-to-endoscope attachments, 8x lens, and a portable, self-contained, detachable 1,000-lumen diode (LED) light source. METHODS: Forty complimentary ES kits were distributed to urologists from 23 countries at the 2019 Congress of Société Internationale d'Urologie (8-month group) and at the 2016 World Congress of Endourology (4-year group) (Figures 1 and 2). Each participant was trained on how to use the ES. In 2020, questionnaires were sent to all 40 urologists regarding the use of the ES in their practice. RESULTS: All 18 urologists (100%) in the 8-month group and 10/22 urologist (45%) in the 4-year group completed the questionnaire. ES was utilized by 83% (15/18) of urologists in the 8-month group and by 80% (8/10) of urologists in the 4-year group. Among the urologists who used the ES, 67% of the 8-month group and 57% of the 4-year group noted that the ES performed equal or better than their traditional endoscopic equipment. Of note, the greatest impact was among urologists from the most impoverished countries; in the 8 month and 4-year groups, 100% of urologists from these countries reported using the ES system. Lastly, although specifically developed for use with a fiberoptic cystoscope, participants also used the ES for rigid cystoscopy, rigid and flexible ureteroscopy, and laparoscopy. CONCLUSIONS: The Endockscope System is an inexpensive and practical advance that empowers urologists in underserved countries to successfully expand their endoscopic services. Source of Funding: None © 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 206Issue Supplement 3September 2021Page: e515-e516 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2021 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Andrew Afyouni More articles by this author Mitchell O'Leary More articles by this author Zhamshid Okhunov More articles by this author Akhil Peta More articles by this author Andrew Brevik More articles by this author Maged Ayad More articles by this author Renai Yoon More articles by this author Roshan Patel More articles by this author Benjamin Dolan More articles by this author Jaime Landman More articles by this author Ralph Clayman More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Loading ...