Routine Use of Preoperative Cystourethroscopy on the Surgical Management of Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

• DOI: 10.1097/spv.0b013e318274d5e3
• Publication Date: 2012-11-08T13:35:12Z
• Authors: Edward J. Gill; Beth Lyn Tozer; Ashley Carroll; Arthur Tran
• Keywords: Urogynecology

Objectives To determine the impact of routine preoperative cystourethroscopy on surgical management urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Methods Retrospective review consecutive women undergoing surgery for and/or prolapse at a tertiary referral urogynecology center to whether use changed management. Patients with other indications were excluded. Results A total 283 charts reviewed which 235 met inclusion criteria. Five patients accounted 6 abnormal findings cystourethroscopic examination including 2 bladder calculi, lesions suspicious neoplasm, cases absent unilateral ureteric efflux. In only one case (0.5%) was plan altered. Conclusion The in low-risk being prepared is not required when no exist.