Ep. 186 Blue Light Cystoscopy: Improving Bladder Cancer Detection with Dr. Suzanne Merrill

What is the role of blue light cystoscopy in bladder cancer? In this episode, Dr. Suzette Sutherland interviews Dr. Suzanne Merrill from Colorado Urology about the benefits of this technology in the diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer, and how to implement it into your practice.

---

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR

Photocure

https://www.photocure.com/

---

SYNPOSIS

The doctors start by discussing the advantages of using blue light cystoscopy, including better detection rates of Ta and T1 lesions and the reduction of cancer recurrence by as much as 11%. They highlight the importance of complete transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) and patient compliance. Dr. Merrill emphasizes the necessity of accurate risk stratification and the logistics of real-life incorporation. Finally, she also comments on new bladder cancer technologies, such as narrow band imaging.

---

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

03:45 - Epidemiology and Risk of Bladder Cancer

05:48 - AUA Guidelines for Bladder Cancer

08:01 - Mechanism and Benefits of Blue Light Cystoscopy

10:33 - Practical Applications

34:48 - Conclusion

---

RESOURCES

Photocure

https://www.photocure.com/