Ureteroscope torque device to reduce ergonomic burden during surgery
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Login for More InformationDevelop a tool to allow for improved ergonomic rotation of the ureteroscope during laser lithotripsy.
Project Overview
This project aims to develop a universal adjustable clamp with simple adjustable tightness that can be applied to a wide variety of readily available ureteroscopes and give the operator extra grip to allow for more extreme and prolonged twisting of the ureteroscope to enable more optimal treatment of pathology (stones or tumors) in the renal pelvis and calyces. This rotational movement enables a deeper turn in to tight corners and calyces where stone or tumor might be difficult to reach and fully deliver laser treatment to in order to achieve better stone free rates.
Contact Information
Team Members
- Lucas Cramer - Team Leader
- Brayden Dubberstein - Communicator
- Alex Daigle - BSAC
- Yair Ben Shaul - BWIG & BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Paul Campagnola - Advisor
- Dr. Ali Antar - Client