In a recent interview with Urology Times about her recent research on
Blue Light Flexible Cystoscopy, UNC Urology’s Dr. Angela Smith said, “I think this study indicates that this is a procedure that not only improves detection, but also has a high rate of perceived value for patients, and therefore would be worthwhile to use in practice.”
Blue Light Cystoscopy is a unique technology that enhances imaging procedures to help oncologists detect and diagnose bladder tumors. (Learn More Here)
Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT) is one of the most frequently performed procedures by Urologic Oncologists. However, despite its commonality, the rates of disease that is missed or understaged is rather high.
Therefore, in recent years, the effort has been focused on developing more advanced techniques for the detection and eradication of bladder tumors. Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC) is one of these techniques and it has consistently grown to become the new standard of care.