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Cystoscopy is generally a safe procedure. Serious complications are rare. As with any surgery, there is the risk of infection, bleeding, and complications from the anesthesia. In all but the simplest procedures, antibiotics are used before the surgery to reduce the incidence of urinary tract infection.
- What can go wrong with a cystoscopy?
- Should I be worried about a cystoscopy?
- Can a cystoscopy damage your bladder?
- How long does it take to heal from a cystoscopy?
- Why would a urologist order a cystoscopy?
- Is there an alternative to a cystoscopy?
- Is a cystoscopy done without anesthesia?
- Is a cystoscopy done in the doctor's office?
- Can a cystoscopy see the kidneys?
- Can a cystoscopy make IC worse?
- Can cystoscopy cause permanent damage?
- How common is UTI after cystoscopy?
- What sedation is used for cystoscopy?
- Are you awake during a cystoscopy?
- How accurate is cystoscopy?
What can go wrong with a cystoscopy?
Complications of cystoscopy may include: Infection. Bleeding. Urinary retention due to irritation and swelling from the procedure.
Should I be worried about a cystoscopy?
People often worry that a cystoscopy will be painful, but it does not usually hurt. Tell your doctor or nurse if you feel any pain during it. It can be a bit uncomfortable and you may feel like you need to pee during the procedure, but this will only last a few minutes.
Can a cystoscopy damage your bladder?
There's also a risk your bladder could be damaged by the cystoscope, but this is rare. Speak to your doctor or nurse about the possible risks of the procedure before having it.
How long does it take to heal from a cystoscopy?
These symptoms should get better in 1 or 2 days. You will probably be able to go back to work or most of your usual activities in 1 or 2 days. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover. But each person recovers at a different pace.
Why would a urologist order a cystoscopy?
During a cystoscopy, a urinary tract specialist (urologist) uses a scope to view the inside of the bladder and urethra. Doctors use cystoscopy to diagnose and treat urinary tract problems. These problems include bladder cancer, bladder control issues, enlarged prostates and urinary tract infections.
Is there an alternative to a cystoscopy?
There are no real alternatives to cystoscopy.
Imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT can miss small lesions such as tumours. For this reason, a cystoscopy is recommended for anyone who has bladder symptoms such as bleeding.
Is a cystoscopy done without anesthesia?
Cystoscopy is typically performed in an outpatient setting, using a local anesthetic to numb your urethra. If needed, it can also be performed under sedation. Cystoscopy may also be performed in the hospital under general anesthesia.
Is a cystoscopy done in the doctor's office?
A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder. You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. It's an outpatient test, which means you can get it at your doctor's office, a hospital, or clinic and go home the same day.
Can a cystoscopy see the kidneys?
During a cystoscopy, a cystoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. During a ureteroscopy, the urologist will focus on viewing the ureter and lining of the kidney, known as the renal pelvis.
Can a cystoscopy make IC worse?
The possible risks include: Worsening of symptoms, including pelvic pain and/or urethral burning, that may last 1 to 3 weeks. Blood in urine. Bladder infection.
Can cystoscopy cause permanent damage?
A complication unique to cystoscopy is the risk of perforation or a tear. A perforation can occur anywhere along the urinary tract-the urethra or bladder. A Foley catheter (a flexible rubberized tube) can be placed into the bladder to divert urine from the bladder and urethra while a perforation heals.
How common is UTI after cystoscopy?
Flexible cystoscopy is a short, common outpatient urologic procedure associated with a potential risk of postprocedure urinary tract infection (UTI). The risk of UTI described in the literature is up to 10%, and the recommendations for pre–flexible cystoscopy antimicrobial prophylaxis remain unclear.
What sedation is used for cystoscopy?
Patients tolerated cystoscopy better with intravenous sedation. Premedication with 25 to 50 mg. meperidine does not add significant analgesia or sedation to intravenous diazepam or midazolam, nor does it substitute for intravenous sedation.
Are you awake during a cystoscopy?
You are awake during the procedure. Your doctor puts an anesthetic gel into your urethra. This numbs the area so you have no discomfort. The gel feels cold and you may have a slight burning feeling.
How accurate is cystoscopy?
Table 9 shows that urine makers and cystoscopy have the same highest sensitivity and the highest specificity of 97.2% and 97%, respectively. The table also shows that of the combined methods, the highest sensitivity of 94% and the highest specificity of 90% are found in urine markers and urine cytology.
