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A member asked:

If my doctor only wants to do a rigid cystoscopy, can't i request a flexible cystoscopy? is there much difference?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Specializes in General Practice

Flexible may be best: The National Institutes of Health has written that a study has concluded that with careful counselling and attention given to individual needs, the preference for flexible cystoscopy over rigid cystoscopy under general anaesthesia may approach 100%. You should find another doctor who will discuss your option for a flexible cystoscopy if your present doctor refuses to.

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Answered 1/22/2017

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