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Cystoscopy is a procedure performed with local anesthesia, using a small telescope to look inside the urethra and bladder to help diagnose problems with the urinary tract.
Indications
- Hematuria
- Bladder outlet obstruction
- Removal of ureteral stent
- Recurring urinary tract infections
- Screening for bladder tumors
Procedure
The patient lies on an exam table on his back, and the opening of the urethra is cleaned and local anesthetic given. A cystoscope is then placed into the urethra and bladder, allowing your doctor to examine the inner lining of the prostate (in males) and the bladder. Depending on the reason for the procedure, a small sample may be taken or ureteral stent removed
Side effects
Most patients will experience some slight burning with urination or pass a small amount of blood for the first 24 hours after the procedure. If the burning persists longer than 24 hours, or if the patient has heavy bleeding or passage of clots, a fever over 101°, or is unable to urinate, the patient should contact us.
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