![]() They’ll clean your urethra and numb the area. Or you could get a general anesthetic to help you sleep through the entire procedure. The doctor will help you find a comfortable position. You’ll lie on your back with your knees up and apart. The position depends on the type of scope your doctor uses: The procedure generally takes about 15 to 20 minutes. The choice of which scope to use depends on the purpose of the exam. There are two types of cystoscopes: a standard rigid cystoscope and a flexible cystoscope. They have lights and cameras that let your doctor examine the interior of your urinary tract. Treat conditions - the cystoscope can remove small tumorsĬystoscopes are tube-shaped tools.Diagnose bladder diseases like bladder cancer, bladder stones, and bladder inflammation ( cystitis).Find the cause of frequent urinary tract infections.Check out symptoms like blood in your urine, overactive bladder, incontinence (leaking or peeing when you aren’t trying), or pain when you pee.The test lets your doctor check the complete length of your urethra and the bladder for polyps, narrow areas called strictures, abnormal growths, and other problems. If you’re a woman, it’s just above your vagina. If you’re a man, the opening is at the end of your penis. The doctor inserts a tube into your urethra. ![]() It’s an outpatient test, which means you can get it at your doctor’s office, a hospital, or clinic and go home the same day. You might also hear it called a cystourethroscopy or, more simply, a bladder scope. A cystoscopy is a test to check the health of your urethra and bladder.
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