Current literature Evidence on FANS in adults and children
COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this session, Dr. Daniele Castellani presents a comprehensive overview of the current literature and clinical evidence on the use of Flexible and Navigable Suction Ureteral Access Sheath (FANS) in both adults and pediatric patients.
The lecture explores key publications, systematic reviews, and emerging data to highlight the benefits, limitations, and clinical outcomes associated with FANS in different age groups. Dr. Castellani offers a comparative look at the evidence, discusses specific challenges in pediatric cases, and concludes with practical take-home messages to guide urologists in evidence-based decision-making.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolution and current evidence supporting the use of FANS in adult and pediatric ureteroscopy.
- Analyze findings from published studies and systematic reviews.
- Compare clinical outcomes and procedural considerations between adults and children.
- Identify evidence-based advantages and limitations of FANS across age groups.
- Apply literature-backed insights into daily clinical practice with confidence.
| Lesson1.1 | Introduction | |
| Lesson1.2 | Sheath performance | |
| Lesson1.3 | Safety | |
| Lesson1.4 | Stone free rate | |
| Lesson1.5 | FANS vs Conventional UAS | |
| Lesson1.6 | FANS for lower pole stone | |
| Lesson1.7 | FANS size matters | |
| Lesson1.8 | Influence of respiratory rate | |
| Lesson1.9 | Outcome in children | |
| Lesson1.10 | Potential future benefits | |
| Lesson1.11 | Take home message |
Instructor
Dr. Daniele Castellani
Dr. Daniele Castellani is an attending physician in the Urology Department at the University Hospital Ospedali Riuniti di Ancona, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy. He brings extensive expertise in endourology, with a focus on:
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Uro-oncology
- Lasers in Urology
- Urolithiasis
Dr. Castellani earned his medical degree from La Sapienza University in Rome and completed his urology residency at the University of L'Aquila, Italy. He is actively involved in research, including the development of AI-driven predictive models for post-ureteroscopy infections. He is a prolific author with numerous publications in indexed journals and is a member of the European Association of Urology.