Diagnostic Cystoscopic Findings: A Primer for Gynecology.

OBJECTIVE

To provide a comprehensive educational resource demonstrating cystoscopy, an essential diagnostic procedure in urogynecology and pelvic surgery. The video aims to enhance clinicians' diagnostic skills and technical expertise by showcasing normal and pathological cystoscopic findings to optimize patient outcomes.

SETTING

This video was created in a high-volume tertiary care center specializing in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery, where cystoscopy is routinely performed during pelvic surgeries and clinical evaluations.

PARTICIPANTS

The video features real patient cases, de-identified for educational use, selected to highlight a broad range of cystoscopic findings encountered in clinical and surgical practice.

INTERVENTIONS: The intervention demonstrated is cystoscopy. The video begins with an overview of normal cystoscopic findings to establish a baseline for comparison. It then presents a diverse series of clinical cases, illustrating structural variations, bladder mucosal abnormalities, foreign bodies, and urethral pathologies. Each case is paired with a discussion of appropriate management to offer practical, clinically relevant insights.

CONCLUSION

Cystoscopy plays a critical role in detecting bladder lesions and injuries, and mastery of this skill is vital for timely and accurate clinical intervention. By presenting a wide array of findings and their management, this video underscores the importance of proficiency in cystoscopic technique and interpretation, reinforcing its pivotal function in urogynecology and pelvic surgery. VIDEO ABSTRACT.