In vitro performance of the Vortex Intelligent Stone Optimized Removal (VISOR) system versus the flexible and navigable suction ureteral access sheath (FANS) on stone clearance efficiency and intrarenal pressure control
Wenjun Gao, Li Fang, Jia-Lun Kwok, Baiyang Song, Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, Vineet Gauhar, Yue Cheng, Bohan Wang · 2026
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Wenjun Gao and co-authors bench-test a new kidney stone removal system against a suction sheath tool, in a 2026 study. Both systems work through a flexible scope to wash out stone dust during laser treatment. The new system joins washing and suction in twin channels with live pressure control.
Printed kidney models were loaded with three grams of human stone material, and one expert ran all procedures. Both systems cleared about 95 percent of stone mass. The new system finished about a quarter faster, with no extra laser energy used. Its built-in pressure sensor matched an outside gauge almost exactly. The authors call it a strong candidate for patient trials, while noting lab success must still be proven in the body.
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| CREATOR | Wenjun Gao, Li Fang, Jia-Lun Kwok, Baiyang Song, Steffi Kar Kei Yuen, Vineet Gauhar, Yue Cheng, Bohan Wang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |