A procedure that uses a thin tube with a camera to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra. It helps diagnose urinary tract problems, bladder cancer, and other urological conditions.
From Greek 'kystis' meaning 'bladder' and 'skopein' meaning 'to look at.' The term directly refers to the visual examination of the urinary bladder.
Cystoscopy allows urologists to see bladder cancer in its earliest stages when it's most treatable, often appearing as small red patches on the bladder wall. The procedure has evolved from rigid metal instruments to flexible scopes, making it much more comfortable for patients.
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