Technique for cost effective cystoscopy following laparoscopic hysterectomy

Abstract

The objectives of this video are (1) review the incidence of lower urinary tract injury (2) summarize the evidence of cost effectiveness of cystoscopy following hysterectomy and (3) demonstrate a technique for cystoscopy following laparoscopic hysterectomy utilizing only instruments using during hysterectomy without use of a cystoscopy tray. We demonstrate a technique for post hysterectomy cystoscopy utilizing the 5mm 30-degree laparoscope, suction irrigator, and foley without the use of a cystoscopy tray. The demonstrated technique allows for efficient use of time and resources thereby allowing a cost-effective approach to universal cystoscopy.