Cystoscopy, also known as urethrocystoscopy, allows you to understand the condition of the bladder mucosa, the presence of tumors and stones, and to detect lesions in the urethra and their location. Histopathological tests can also be taken.
Cystoscopy requires introduction of the cystoscope from the patient’s external urethra against the direction of urination, and the urologist uses the optical or electronic equipment inside the cystoscope to observe the situation in the bladder and diagnose and treat some genitourinary diseases under direct vision. Cystoscopy provides the following information: Understanding the condition of the bladder mucosa: Cystoscopy allows direct visualization of the bladder surface for ulcers, defects, and neoplasia. Lesions as small as 2 mm can be detected.
Presence of tumors and stones: cystoscopy can diagnose the presence of tumors and stones in the bladder, and if neoplasms are present, the site, size, and shape of the neoplasms can be understood, and biopsies can be taken for cytologic and pathologic histology.
Ureteral cannula for urine collection: A ureteral catheter is placed through the cystoscope for fractionated renal function tests, bacteriological tests and urine cytology, and retrograde pyelogram.
Cystoscopy is commonly used to diagnose the cause of hematuria, lower urinary tract obstruction, urinary stones and tumors of the bladder, ureter and renal pelvis.