Question 1

why is it a cystoscope?

Accepted Answer

Cystoscope: used to look into the bladder. Go to wikipedia.

Question 2

can cystoscope cause damage in male?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but not likely: Urologists whose do cystoscopy often do not have lots of side effects or "damage" from doing cystoscopy or looking up the penis and into the bladder. Complications include: urine infection (&lt;1%), scar tissue or stricture (&lt;15) or blood in urine (common in almost everyone after procedure, self limited).

Question 3

does the fiberoptic cystoscope hurt you?

Accepted Answer

Cystoscopy and pain: The fiber optic cystoscope is very small and should be well lubricated when introduced into the bladder so there may be a pressure and mild discomfort from that but it is usually not painful.  There maybe some discomfort when urinating the first time following the procedure or even a few times but that generally is limited to the first day.

Question 4

how many minutes does a cystoscope test take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The length of time is rally not important.  The time it takes depends on the reason for the cystoscopy, the anatomy of the patient, the skill of the surgeon, the health of the patient and what the surgeon is attempting to do.  A quick look inside the genital/urinary tract could be from a very few minutes to 1/2 to 1 hour or more.   If more is done than a cystoscope, then more time is needed.

Question 5

can the effects of a cystoscope last s for awhile?

Accepted Answer

About a day: The symptoms from a cystoscope should not last more than a day.  If you are having pain with urination and the frequent urge to urinate past that time frame, call your urologist.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: cystoscope?

Accepted Answer

Look into bladder: Usually used by urologists, this enables the operator to see the inside of the urinary bladder. Once cumbersome, today's cystoscopes can now be used conveniently on outpatients.

Question 7

i had a cystoscope days ago and i'm still feeling pain. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Cystoscope +pain: It is not uncommon to have discomfort or pain for the first day following the cystoscopy but it is not common to have the pain for three days.  I recommend that you see your physician.  One of the common complications is for the urethra (the tube going into the bladder) to become irritated or scratched during the exam.  Infection is another possibility.  You should have a urinalysis to evaluate.

Question 8

why is a biopsy done with cystoscope sometimes and not others?

Accepted Answer

Depends on fingings: If the doctor sees nothing abnormal, he would be unlikely to do a biopsy. If he sees a suspicious area that might be cancer for instance, then he would be likely to do a biopsy.

Question 9

anyone female had the fibroptic cystoscope test at the urogynecologist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But a rigid cystoscope is just as effective for women.

Question 10

i had a cystoscope that came back fine, does it mean my prostate is fine?

Accepted Answer

Yes or not...: Direct look into your urethra through prostate into the bladder just shows if there is any suspicion of residual effect of lining from inflammation, stone, foreign body, or tumor, stricture/blockage, etc. Clinically, the concern on the prostate is usually clarified by combing a detailed history, physical exam, ua, etc. Most of the time, it's not that difficult. 

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