WHAT IS CYSTOSCOPY?

Diagnosis and Treatment with Bladder Camera

Cystoscopy is a modern urological diagnostic procedure that allows the inside of the bladder and urethra to be examined using a thin camera. It is also commonly known as bladder examination with a camera.

Cystoscopy allows doctors to diagnose problems in the urinary tract by directly visualizing them.

Why is a cystoscopy performed?

Cystoscopy is frequently used to investigate the following conditions:

• Blood in the urine

• Frequent urination

• Burning or pain while urinating

• Recurrent urinary tract infection

• Suspected bladder stone

• Suspected bladder tumor

• Difficulty urinating
  
  It is one of the most valuable diagnostic methods, especially in cases of unexplained urinary complaints.

How is a cystoscopy performed?

Cystoscopy procedure:

• It is usually performed under local anesthesia.

• A thin camera system is inserted through the urethra.

• The inner surface of the bladder is examined in detail.

• Biopsies or minor procedures may be performed if necessary.

• The process takes approximately 5-10 minutes.

• The patient can often return to normal life the same day.

What is the purpose of cystoscopy?

The main purpose of cystoscopy is:

• Early diagnosis of bladder diseases

• Determining the cause of urinary tract problems

• To perform minor treatments simultaneously, if necessary.

WHAT IS URETERORENOSCOPY (URS)?

Closed Treatment for Kidney and Ureter Stones

Ureterorenoscopy (URS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows for the examination and treatment of the kidney and the ureter (the urinary tract extending from the kidney to the bladder) using a camera.

This procedure is used particularly in the treatment of kidney stones and ureteral stones .

Why is ureterorenoscopy performed?

URS procedure is applied in the following situations:

• Kidney stone

• Ureter stone

• Urinary tract obstruction

• narrowing of the urethra

• Investigation of the cause of the suspected mass or bleeding.

How is ureterorenoscopy performed?

• The procedure is usually performed under anesthesia.

• The ureter is reached by entering through the urethra.

• A thin camera system is used to visualize the stone or problematic area.

• If there are stones, they are broken up and removed with a laser.

• No open surgery is required.

• No incisions are made on the body.

• The process usually takes 30-60 minutes.

What is the purpose of ureterorenoscopy?

• To remove kidney and ureter stones.

• To relieve urinary tract obstruction.

• Protecting kidney function

• To eliminate pain