Cystoscopy
Cystoscopy
Some patients are referred to our clinic for cystoscopy. Dr. Huffer will first sit down with you to discuss your situation to assess whether a cytoscopic exam is appropriate for your particular situation.
A cystoscopy is a procedure in which Dr. Huffer uses a special instrument called a cystoscope to look into the bladder. A cystoscope may be used to help find the cause of symptoms such as frequent urinary tract infections, blood in urine, incontinence, unusual cells found in a urine sample, persistent pain when trying to pass urine, or difficulty passing urine. A cystoscopy may also be used to monitor the progress of conditions such as treatment of a bladder cancer.
A cystoscopy may also be implemented to treat certain conditions or perform certain procedures. It may be used to remove a kidney stone, obtain a urine sample from the ureters, remove small polyps, insert a stent, perform special x-rays of the ureters and kidneys, and remove the prostate gland.
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What To Expect
A diagnostic cystoscopy is a minor procedure that takes only 5-10 minutes to perform and is generally done in our office. Here is what to expect on the day of your cystoscopy:
- You will relax on your back on an exam table and the medical assistant will prepare you for the exam in a sterile manner. Some numbing jelly is then instilled into the opening of the urethra. The jelly usually contains a local anesthetic to numb the lining of the urethra. This helps the cystoscope to pass into the urethra with as little discomfort as possible.
- The doctor will gently push the cystoscope up into the bladder to look carefully at the lining of the urethra and bladder. Sterile water is passed down a side channel in the cystoscope to slowly fill your bladder. This makes it easier for the doctor to see the lining of the bladder. As your bladder fills you might feel the urge to pass urine. That is OK. If at any point in time you would like Dr. Huffer to stop proceeding, he will comply with your request immediately.
- A cystoscopy generally takes 2-3 minutes to complete, although it may take a minute or two longer if the doctor performs a procedure; such as taking a biopsy from the lining of the bladder. The cystoscope is gently pulled out and Dr. Huffer and his team will go over what they found during the exam.
After the Cystoscopy
Most cystoscopies are done without any problem. For the next 24 hours, you may have a mild burning feeling when you pass urine and feel the need to go more often than usual. If a biopsy was taken, urine may look pink to due mild bleeding. Rarey, a urine infection may develop after a cystoscopy. If we detect a possible urinary tract infection prior to the procedure, we will reschedule your exam.
After a cystoscopy, contact Dr. Huffer and his team if you experience:
- Severe pain or bleeding
- Pain or bleeding that lasts longer than 2 days
- An infection develops
