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Intra‐operative cystoscopy in gynaecological surgery: A brief overview
Author(s) -
INDRARATNA Praveen L.,
WALSH Colin A.,
MOORE Kate H.
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2010.01277.x
Subject(s) - cystoscopy , medicine , urinary system , surgery , general surgery
Recent studies using universal cystoscopy have demonstrated a higher rate of urinary tract injury at major gynaecological procedures than previously thought. These injuries are associated with significant medical and medico‐legal implications. The sensitivity of visual inspection is low and cystoscopic screening with intravenous dye improves detection. We review the evidence for intra‐operative cystoscopy in gynaecology, with emphasis on rates of urinary tract injury and the use of intravenous contrast dye.