What is Cystoscopy?
Category: Procedures
Endoscopy of the urinary bladder via the urethra is called cystoscopy. Diagnostic cystoscopy is usually carried out with local anaesthesia. General anaesthesia is sometimes used for operative cystoscopic procedures.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstitial cystitis | 4 | 1 | |
| Bladder cancer | 3 | 3 | |
| Blood in urine (hematuria) | 3 | 0 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 3 | 0 | |
| Cancer worries | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 5 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Cystoscopy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 2 | |
| Pain in mid-back | 1 | |
| Radiating pain in spine | 1 | |
| Sore throat | 1 | |
| Urinary burning pain | 1 | |
| Urinary tract infection | 1 |
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