Least Invasive
- No external incisions. Shortest hospital stay and recovery time1
Simple to Perform
- Dilates and incises simultaneously for a clean linear cut. Average procedural time is 46 minutes1
Clinically Proven
- More than 50 supporting
peer reviewed clinical papers. Long term success of 81%.2 Secondary UPJ success rate 100%3
Convenient Kit
- The Acucise device is packaged in one convenient kit with all the components necessary for a successful procedure
"On the basis of its track record and its minimally invasive nature, a compelling argument can be made for the use of the Acucise device whenever an endopyelotomy is indicated." 4
- Brooks, J.D., et al: Comparison of Open and Endourologic approaches to the Obstructed Ureteropelvic Junction. Urology 46 1995; 791-795.
- Nadler, R.B., et al: Acucise Endopyelotomy: Assessment of Long-Term Durability. J of Urology, 156:1094-1098, 1996.
- Preminger, G.M., et al: A Multicenter Clinical Trial Investigating the Use of a Fluoroscopically controlled cutting Balloon Catheter for the Management of Ureteral and Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. J of Urol May 1997; 1625-1629.
- Nakada, S.Y., et al: Acucise Endopyelotomy: Evolution of a Less-Invasive Technology. J of Endourol April 1996; 133-139.
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