OHMG PUR Clinic Logo
  • Home
  • Our Team
    • The PUR Difference
    • Your Care Team
    • Research Publications
    • Media and News
    • Contact Us
  • Our Office
    • Location and Directions
    • Forms & Policies
    • Pre & Post Operation Instructions
    • Contact Us
  • For Women
    • Bladder Prolapse
    • Female Sexual Dysfunction
    • Interstitial Cystitis
    • Overactive Bladder
    • Painful Intercourse
    • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Tract Infection
  • For Men
    • Testicular Pain
      • Workup and Causes
      • Minimally Invasive Treatment
    • Infertility
      • Varicocele Repair
      • Azoospermia – No Sperm
      • Robotic Vasectomy Reversal
    • Sexual Function
      • Erectile Dysfunction
      • Inability to Orgasm
      • Low Testosterone
      • Genital Herpes
      • Sexually Transmitted Infections
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
    • Bladder Stones
    • Cancer
      • Bladder Cancer
      • Kidney Cancer
      • Prostate Cancer
      • Testicular Cancer
    • Epididymitis
    • Hematuria
    • Hydrocele
    • Kidney Stones
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Nocturia
    • Orchitis
    • Prostatitis
    • Spermatocele
    • Urethral Stricture
  • Procedures
    • Bladder Instillation
    • BOTOX® Treatment for Overactive Bladder
    • Cystoscopy
    • Da Vinci® Surgical System
    • Duplex Ultrasound
    • Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
    • Hydrodistension of the Bladder
    • MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy
    • Nephrectomy
    • PSA Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Percutaneous Nephrostomy
    • Semen Analysis
    • Testicular Ultrasound
    • Urinalysis
    • Urodynamic Testing
    • Urolift
    • Vasectomy

Cystoscopy

A cystoscopy is a procedure used to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra with a tube known as a cystoscope. It can be performed in the office with some local numbing medicine placed into the urethra or in the operating room under sedation.  The cystoscope is inserted into the urethra during the test and carefully advanced into the bladder.  It has a  special light and lens to assist the urologist in an accurate visualization. While minimally invasive, the cystoscopy enables the urologist to see the targeted area with much greater clarity than other commonly used diagnostic imaging techniques, such as X-rays or other imaging studies.
 

Reasons for a Cystoscopy

A cystoscopy may be necessary for diagnostic or as part of other procedures.  These reasons include:

● Determining the cause of blood in the urine (either microscopic or visible to you)

● Diagnosing the reason for recurrent urinary tract infections

● Detecting blockages in the urethra

● Removing tissue samples for biopsy

● Removing foreign objects

● For difficult to place urinary catheters

The Cystoscopy Procedure

Before undergoing a cystoscopy, urine is evaluated to check for presence of infection.  The patient is instructed to empty the bladder and given a dose of antibiotics for prevention of infection. Once the anesthesia, whether local or general, has been administered, the doctor inserts the cystoscope through the urethra and advances it into the bladder. Sterile water or a saline solution is used to fill the urethra and bladder, stretching their walls to provide the doctor with a more detailed view of the inner tissue.

Under some circumstances. additional miniature instruments may be inserted through the cystoscope to collect tissue samples for biopsy (if done in the operating room).

Complications of a Cystoscopy

A cystoscopy is considered a safe procedure, with no foreseeable major risks for patient.  Patient may experience some burning with urination, small amount of blood or irritation when urinating.  It is encouraged for patients to drink increased water after the procedure.  Any symptoms experienced, generally resolve on 24-48 hours after procedure.  There is always a risk of infection due to the procedure.

 

 

THE PUR CLINIC

Orlando Health Medical Group Urology | PUR Clinic

When you choose us, you will get nothing but the most advanced, innovative, compassionate, and patient-centered urologic care. Our specialties include patients with male infertility, need for vasectomy reversal, and management and treatment of chronic testicular and/or groin pain.

Menu

  • Home
  • Why PUR
  • Testicular Pain
  • Male Infertility
  • Contact Us

Contact US

Address:
1920 Don Wickham Drive. Suite 130
Clermont, Florida, 34711

Email: hello@purclinic.com

Phone: 1-352-536-8761

Fax: 321-843-2120

© Copyright 2021 PUR Clinic. All Rights Reserved.