Cystoscopy

Cystocopy is the examination of the urethra and bladder cavity using a cystoscope (viewing instrument). Cystoscope has diagnostic uses including the examination of the bladder cavity for stones, bladder tumours, bleeding, infection and to obtain urine samples for lab examination.
Bladder tumours can be removed, and analysed under the microscope and the area treated with diathermy or laser, stones can be crushed or removed from the the bladder or urethra with forceps. Stents(narrow tubes) can be inserted into the urethra to solve obstruction.

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