Bladder Procedures
Cystoscopy
A look inside the bladder with a thin telescope — the key test for blood in urine, bladder symptoms and follow-up of bladder conditions.
01What is it?
Cystoscopy passes a flexible or rigid telescope through the urethra to inspect the urethra and bladder lining directly.
02When is treatment considered?
For evaluation of blood in urine, recurrent infections, bladder symptoms, surveillance after bladder cancer, or removal of stents and small stones.
03Available treatment options
Scans and urine tests complement but do not replace direct inspection when the bladder lining must be seen or biopsied.
04What does the procedure involve?
Flexible cystoscopy is usually done under local anaesthetic gel in minutes as an outpatient. Biopsies or treatments may be done under general anaesthesia.
05Expected recovery
Immediate return to normal activity after flexible cystoscopy. Mild burning on urination for a day or two is common.
06Common risks
Temporary burning or blood in urine, urinary infection (uncommon), and rarely injury to the urethra.
07When to seek medical attention
Fever, heavy bleeding or inability to pass urine after cystoscopy needs review.
08Frequently asked questions
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