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You have undergone an endoscopic examination of the urinary tract.

The urinary passages include the ureters, bladder and urethra. Urine flows from both kidneys into the bladder via the ureters. The urethra channels the urine outward from the bladder.

Endoscopy is used to examine the urinary tract from the inside. The examination involves passing a thin tube or scope into the body, then advancing it to the urinary tract. The tube or scope may be passed into the body through the opening in the urethra. However, access may also be obtained through an incision in the skin. There is a camera at the top of the tube or scope. This camera is used to transmit images from inside the body to the outside during the examination. In this way, the inside of the urinary tract can be viewed and assessed for any changes.