Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 267-270, December 2008

Flourescence cystoscopy—How to do it

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, London, United Kingdom

published online 26 February 2009.

Summary 

Flourescence cystoscopy is a new development which is gaining credence in the treatment of bladder cancer. It has been shown to decrease recurrence rates compared with white light cystoscopy. Analysis has demonstrated the cost effectiveness of this approach. It is a technique which is easy to learn for those experienced in white light cystoscopy. Here we describe how it works and exactly how to perform this examination.

Keywords: Photodynamic cystoscopy, Bladder cancer, Flourescence cystoscopy

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PII: S1572-1000(09)00007-6

doi:10.1016/j.pdpdt.2009.01.007

Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 267-270, December 2008

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