What is cystoscopy?

The bubble with a rigid endoscope is mirrored.
This is the most commonly performed urological endoscopic procedures, the cystoscopy (for men combined with a reflection of the urethra). Are mostly used for rigid endoscopes, according to the application of a lubricating gel that contains an anesthetic skin mucus be advanced through the urethra to the bladder.


Simultaneously with the cystoscopy may eliminates Engen and samples are taken.
The indications are different for a cystoscopy include:

     Narrowing of the urethra in men. The narrowing can often be eliminated simultaneously in such processes. But then general anesthesia is necessary.
     Suspicion of a bladder tumor or a tumor from adjacent organs. At the same time, cystoscopy, a biopsy will be taken.
     Clarification of ambiguous findings or symptoms of unclear cause. This can for example be a continuous hematuria of unknown origin.
     Assessment of the lining of the bladder with recurrent bladder infections.
     Assessment of the ureter into the bladder at a vesicorenal reflux (backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter).


Drink plenty of fluids is important for the investigation.
A slight burning in the urethra or a minor hemorrhage after cystoscopy are quite normal and need no further clarification by the doctor. Other complications are in proper, ie sterile, rarely performing the procedure. Basically, however, should the person concerned, more drinking after the investigation temporarily. The increased excretion of urine into the bladder will eventually flush out germs, introduced at low or free them from the violation of the urethra settled there germs.