June 22, 2026
Valley’s Urologic Oncology Center is pleased to offer Blue Light Cystoscopy with Cysview®, an advanced technique that uses a special imaging dye and blue light during a cystoscopy to enhance the detection of bladder cancer.
During a cystoscopy, a long, thin scope with a camera is inserted into the bladder to look for any abnormalities. A biopsy of bladder tissue may be taken to confirm a diagnosis.
”The Cysview® medication is absorbed by cancer cells, making them glow bright pink when exposed to the blue light,” said David Ahlborn, MD, urologist. “During the cystoscopy, the urologist switches between white and blue light to perform a visual exam of the bladder, and the glowing cancer cells become easier to spot and remove. This allows for urologists to more accurately and efficiently detect and treat bladder cancer with precision diagnostics and personalized medicine that is developed uniquely for each patient.”
Patients undergoing blue light cystoscopy will also benefit from a comprehensive treatment plan using the imaging results, a same-day surgery procedure under anesthesia, the potential for less invasive treatment, enhanced ability to determine how advanced and aggressive the cells are, and a quicker return to daily activities.
“Bladder cancer often recurs in patients, requiring lifelong surveillance and multiple cystoscopies, so it is important for patients to have access to advanced imaging technology,” said Dr. Ahlborn.
Blue Light Cystoscopy can be used in patients with suspected low-, intermediate-, or high-risk bladder cancer, or in those with health conditions that complicate their treatment.
Valley’s urologic oncology nurse navigators help coordinate the procedure and follow-up visits with other members of the cancer care team to help patients manage their treatment and ongoing surveillance plan.
For more information about bladder cancer care at Valley, please visit ValleyHealth.com/BladderCancer. For more information about Blue Light Cystoscopy, please visit ValleyHealth.com/BlueLightCystoscopy.