18/10/2026
Go behind the scenes in our advanced procedure suite at Capital Veterinary Hospital! 🩺✨
Watch Dr Damien perform a cystoscopy and targeted biopsy in a canine patient presenting with chronic lower urinary tract signs.
Instead of traditional open abdominal surgery (a laparotomy and cystotomy), cystoscopy uses high-definition, micro-endoscopic cameras and precision instruments inserted directly via the natural urinary tract. This allows direct, high-magnification visualization of the urethral lumen and bladder wall while collecting diagnostic samples with pinpoint accuracy.
Key benefits of minimally invasive cystoscopy over open surgery:
Zero surgical incisions: Eliminates abdominal wall and bladder surgical wounds entirely.
Significantly less post-operative pain: Minimal tissue trauma translates to immediate comfort.
Rapid recovery: Patients avoid prolonged exercise restriction and usually return home the same day.
Superior diagnostic accuracy: Direct, magnified visualization helps identify subtle mucosal changes, inflammatory plaques, polyps, or micro-uroliths often missed externally.
Lower complication rates: Drastically reduced risk of wound infection, surgical dehiscence, or urinary leakage into the abdomen.
Advanced diagnostics mean faster answers and gentle, comfortable recoveries for your pets. 🐾
