CYSTOSCOPY

Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows the urologist to examine the inside of the urethra and bladder. A thin, lighted instrument called a cystoscope is gently passed through the urethra, allowing the physician to view the urinary tract in detail. 

Why Is a Cystoscopy Performed?

A cystoscopy may be recommended to evaluate urinary symptoms or abnormalities such as blood in the urine, recurrent urinary tract infections, difficulty urinating, or other concerns involving the bladder and urethra.

What Happens During a Cystoscopy?

For an office cystoscopy, a numbing gel may be applied to the urethra for comfort. The cystoscope is then carefully passed through the urethra into the bladder. Sterile fluid is used to gently fill the bladder, helping the urologist clearly examine the bladder lining.

Your provider will discuss the reason for your cystoscopy and what to expect based on your individual care needs.

Learn More

For additional information about cystoscopy, patients can visit the Urology Care Foundation:  What is Cystoscopy? - Urology Care Foundation