Alle som gjør WLC har jo et scope for å kunne gjøre det… og i Europa brukes jo Hex/Cys med andre scope, så hvorfor skulle de da ikke kunne bruke eksisterende scope for BLC om scopene har støtte for eller kan oppgraderes til blått lys…
Sikkert mange detaljer som kompliserer bildet noe (samt som myk skriver at det kanskje må en ekstra godkjenning til for blått lys). For eksempel har man kanskje solgt ulike scope i Europa og USA der det i Europa kanskje selges scope med både hvitt og blått lys, mens det i USA kanskje kun leveres med hvitt lys siden det blå kun kan brukes med Hex/Cys som krever scope fra KS (noe som gjør scopene billigere å produsere for leverandøren).
Kanskje ett spørsmål til Radium neste gang PHO kommer dit? (noen som føler seg kallet?)
Lekte litt med Chat GPT og fikk følgende svar om hvilke leverandører for scope til hvitt lys som finns i USA:
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For diagnosing bladder cancer both white light cystoscopy and blue light cystoscopy are used. For blue light cystoscopy scopes from Karl Storz are used, but which scopes from which vendors are used for white light cystoscopy in the US?
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As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, white light cystoscopy is a standard technique used for the diagnosis of bladder cancer. During white light cystoscopy, a regular endoscope is used to examine the bladder lining using standard white light illumination. The specific scopes used for white light cystoscopy can vary among medical institutions, as there are several medical equipment vendors that provide these scopes.
Common vendors that provide medical endoscopes and equipment for cystoscopy include:
- Karl Storz
- Olympus
- Stryker
- Richard Wolf
- Pentax (now part of Hoya Corporation)
Please note that medical technology and equipment can change over time, and it’s possible that there have been developments or changes in the specific vendors and models used for white light cystoscopy since my last update. I recommend contacting a medical professional, hospital, or medical equipment supplier for the most up-to-date information on the equipment used for white light cystoscopy in the US.
Prøvde å spørre om markedsandeler for de ulike, men fikk ikke noe bra svar på det… men det kom en litt mer utfyllende liste over leverandører…
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Karl Storz : While Karl Storz is well-known for blue light cystoscopy, they also provide a range of endoscopes and equipment for traditional white light cystoscopy.
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Olympus : Olympus is a prominent manufacturer of medical equipment, including endoscopes used in urology procedures like white light cystoscopy.
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Stryker : Stryker is another major player in the medical device industry, offering a variety of endoscopic equipment for urological procedures.
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Richard Wolf : Richard Wolf is known for its endoscopy and minimally invasive surgical equipment, which includes products suitable for white light cystoscopy.
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Pentax (Hoya Corporation) : Pentax, which is now part of Hoya Corporation, also provides endoscopy equipment for urology procedures.
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Smith & Nephew : Smith & Nephew is a global medical technology company that offers various medical devices, including equipment for cystoscopy procedures.