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Cystoscopy vs. Ureteroscopy — What's the Difference?

Cystoscopy vs. Ureteroscopy — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy

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Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra. It is carried out with a cystoscope.

Ureteroscopy

Ureteroscopy is an examination of the upper urinary tract, usually performed with a ureteroscope that is passed through the urethra and the bladder, and then directly into the ureter. The procedure is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders such as kidney stones and urothelial carcinoma of the upper urinary tract.

Cystoscopy

A tubular instrument equipped with a light and used to examine the interior of the urinary bladder and ureter.

Ureteroscopy

Visual inspection of the ureter by means of a ureteroscope.

Cystoscopy

An endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra
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