Abstract
In patients with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, fluorescence cystoscopy can improve the detection and ablation of bladder tumors. In this paper we describe the technique and practical aspects of hexaminolevulinate (HAL) fluorescence cystoscopy, also known as "blue light cystoscopy".
MeSH terms
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Aminolevulinic Acid / analogs & derivatives
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Carcinoma in Situ / diagnosis*
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Carcinoma in Situ / surgery*
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Cystoscopy / instrumentation
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Cystoscopy / methods*
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Fluorescence
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Humans
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Patient Selection
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / surgery*
Substances
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Aminolevulinic Acid
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5-aminolevulinic acid hexyl ester