Urology

Aiming, as it does, at delivering comprehensive care solutions, Medtronic sets sights on ESRD market dominance

NICE is asking for views on its plans to support using a device for treating enlarged prostate glands

Ureteroscopes are used 4600 times a day to examine the urinary tract. Boston Scientific is claiming a first with its new disposable offering, which does sound like a game changer

Discreet, wireless touchscreen system allows for shorter evaluation of potential for long-term restoration of bladder or bowel function

The UK’s healthcare watchdog has consulted and come down in favour of the device, citing benefits for patients as well as cost savings

Urolift System moves excess prostate tissue away from the urethra, so avoiding blockage. NICE guidance supports it, but subject to consultation

With regulatory studies for MIS incontinence treatment scheduled for this year, positive long-term patient outcomes suggest its a potential winner

Could StimGuard’s tiny implant ultimately eliminate expensive pulse generators?

U.S. sales growth more than compensates for currency-driven hit on OUS revenue

Enova Illumination is celebrating its tenth anniversary and launching a new LED surgical headlight at the same time.

The Eclipse System is a novel, vaginally inserted balloon system, cleared for use in Fecal Incontinence prevention in adult women

Micromedic Technologies’ CellDetect® non-invasive test for detecting bladder cancer in urine offers potential to supplant cystoscopy for bladder cancer surveillance

“Prostatic Artery Embolization offers a safe and effective treatment option for men.”

Cook Medical is launching the Perc NGage® and Perc NCompass® nitinol stone extractors for performing percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Vesiflo, Inc., has seen its inFlow™ Urinary Prosthesis granted the U.S. FDA approval under Direct De Novo Petitioning rules.

Robotic surgery specialist, Intuitive Surgical, Inc, says it has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the da Vinci Sp Surgical System, which is designed to expand the Company’s single-incision product offering. This initial clearance is specific to urologic surgical procedures that are appropriate for a single port approach.