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Day of cystoscopy
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Overview
Cystoscopy is a procedure where a doctor uses a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end to look inside your bladder and urethra (the tube that carries urine out of your body). It helps find problems like infections, stones, or growths.
Key facts
- The procedure usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.
- You may have it with local anaesthetic (numbing gel) or a light sedative (medicine to help you relax).
- You can often go home the same day.
Yes, cystoscopy is a common outpatient procedure done in hospitals or clinics. Millions are performed each year worldwide.
It is used for people of all ages who have bladder or urinary symptoms, such as blood in urine, pain when peeing, or trouble emptying the bladder. It is also used to check for bladder problems after treatment.