Contribution of Rigid Urethrocystoscopy in the Diagnosis of Pathologies of the Lower Urinary Tract in Rural Areas at the Kara University Hospital Center

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the indications and outcomes of cystourethroscopy at Kara University Hospital over a 3-year period.

Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted in the Urology Department of Kara University Hospital, including 70 patients undergoing cystourethroscopy. It covered a period from January 1, 2021, to July 28, 2024. The variables studied were: sex, age, indications for the examination, and lesions identified.

Results: The mean age of patients was 51.3 ± 13.6 (21-72 years). Hematuria was the most common indication (32.9%). Bladder tumors and urethral strictures were the most common (11.4%). No complications were noted.

Conclusion: Cystourethroscopy is an endoscopic examination of the lower urinary tract that allows for mapping of intracavitary bladder lesions. It remains indicated for hematuria and voiding disorders of the lower urinary tract.

Keywords: Cystourethroscopy, Hematuria, Bladder.