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Cystoscopy with Retrograde Pyelogram (RPG) is performed under local anesthesia and conscious sedation, while contrast is injected and an x-ray taken in order to image the ureter and kidney.
Indications
- Hematuria
- Hydronephrosis
- History of bladder cancer
- Ureteral stones
- Ureteral stricture
- Kidney stones
- Flank pain
Procedure
The patient lies on an exam table on his back, and the opening of the urethra is cleaned, local anesthetic given and conscious sedation administered. A cystoscope is then placed into the bladder, and a small tube inserted into the opening of the ureter. An x-ray is then taken while contrast is injected into the tube in order to image the ureter and kidney. Depending on the reason for the procedure, a small sample of fluid may be taken or a ureteral stent may be placed.
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 the patient has heavy bleeding or passage of clots, a fever over 101°, or is unable to urinate, please contact us.
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