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Area of Science:

  • Gynecological Surgery
  • Urology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Cystoscopy is a common procedure for gynecologists to assess ureteral patency and prevent bladder injury during gynecological surgeries.
  • Incidental bladder abnormalities during cystoscopy may necessitate further evaluation or intervention.
  • A visual resource of these findings can enhance diagnostic capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a comprehensive visual library of incidentally discovered benign, malignant, and foreign-body pathological conditions during cystoscopy.
  • To aid gynecologists and urologists in recognizing and managing unexpected bladder findings.
  • To serve as an educational tool for cystoscopic pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Cystoscopic findings were systematically videotaped during routine surgical procedures.
  • Videos were de-identified and collected for educational purposes, with Institutional Review Board approval and waiver of individual consent.
  • The library categorizes findings into benign, malignant, and foreign-body types.

Main Results:

  • Benign findings included squamous metaplasia, duplicated ureteral orifice, ureterocele, Hutch diverticulum, bladder trabeculation, urachal cyst, interstitial cystitis (with/without Hunner's lesion), bladder endometriosis, port-wine stain, nephrogenic metaplasia, and cystitis glandularis.
  • Malignant conditions identified were papillary urothelial neoplasm of low malignant potential (PUNLMP), carcinoma in situ (CIS), high-grade urothelial carcinoma, and urachal cancer.
  • Foreign-body findings encompassed edema from ureteral stents and stone-encrusted mesh.

Conclusions:

  • This visual library educates on incidental bladder findings during female cystoscopy.
  • Many identified pathological conditions are amenable to immediate biopsy or treatment.
  • Early consultation with urology is recommended for most detected bladder abnormalities.