A cystoscopy, also known as a bladder scope, is a medical test used to check for diseases of the bladder and urethra. Learn more about the purpose and risks of this procedure.

What to expect when undergoing this test. Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD. If you're having any issues in your bladder or urethra, a cystoscopy might be necessary. A cystoscopy is an ...

Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy are diagnostic or therapeutic procedures, usually performed by urologists, or doctors who specialize in diseases of the urinary tract. These procedures use endoscopes ...

Nine years after my bladder cancer diagnosis, I reflect on its recurrence, caregiving, grief, and my new life with leukemia and renewed gratitude.

Frequent cystoscopy for monitoring nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) is burdensome and costly, prompting a search for alternatives.

Blue light cystoscopy reduces bladder cancer recurrence risk by 38% compared to white light cystoscopy, as shown in the BRAVO study. The BRAVO study used real-world data from 626 veterans, confirming ...

Fluorescence-guided cystoscopy, using 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) or its hexyl ester, hexaminolevulinate 5-ALA (Hexvix ® [HAL], Photocure, Oslo, Norway), improves the detection of bladder tumors ...

Do you have bladder cancer? No matter what symptoms you have, only your doctor can tell you for sure. WebMD describes the tests he’ll use to let you know for sure.

Bladder cancer is a difficult disease to manage and requires long-term follow-up after treatment including the use of cystoscopy for detecting recurrence. In this Review the role of ...