Exploring the Impact of Blue Light Cystoscopy in Bladder Cancer Care

Colorado Urology’s Dr. Suzanne Merrill joined Dr. Suzette Sutherland in the latest episode of the BackTable Urology podcast to discuss the game-changing role of using blue light cystoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. This advanced technology has been proven to enhance detection rates of up to 25% for superficial cancerlesions, and significantly reduce cancer recurrence by11%.

Dr. Merrill emphasized that performing a complete transurethral resection of bladder tumors (TURBT) is cornerstone to achieving a correct diagnosis and treatment plan for our bladder cancer patients. Using such technology as Cysview and blue light cystoscopy can help us reach this goal. Dr. Merrill also discusses the practicalities of integrating blue light cystoscopy into routine practice and ways to stream line preoperative administration of Cysview. As bladder cancer treatment evolves, tools like blue light cystoscopy are becoming essential for more precise and effective care.

To learn more, you can listen to the podcast below: