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Chapter 22 - Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  06 November 2025

Edited by
Camran R. Nezhat ,
Farr R. Nezhat ,
Ceana Nezhat ,
Nisha Lakhi  and
Azadeh Nezhat
Camran R. Nezhat
Affiliation:
Stanford University School of Medicine, California
Farr R. Nezhat
Affiliation:
Nezhat Surgery for Gynecology/Oncology, New York
Ceana Nezhat
Affiliation:
Nezhat Medical Center, Atlanta
Nisha Lakhi
Affiliation:
Richmond University Medical Center, New York
Azadeh Nezhat
Affiliation:
Nezhat Institute and Center for Special Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery, California
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Summary

The reproductive and urinary tracts in women are closely related anatomically and because of this proximity, pathogenesis or diagnosis of gynecologic conditions may need evaluation of the urinary tract. Cystoscopy is an endoscopic technique for examining the internal aspect of the bladder. It is the principal way to diagnose and survey bladder conditions.

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Including Hysteroscopy, Vaginoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Procedures
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  • Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons
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