Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy  (Day Surgery)

This procedure takes place in the hospital (Chatham-Kent Health Alliance-80 Grand Ave West). When you arrive at the hospital you must first register at the front rotating doors 90 minutes before your procedure and then you will be asked to change into a hospital gown. When you enter the procedure room, you will be asked to lie down on your back. Depending on the procedure, your legs may be placed in stirrups. An antiseptic solution is then used to clean the genitals and a freezing gel will be applied to reduce your discomfort. A small camera will be inserted into the urethra and passed into the bladder. The bladder will be filled with fluid as your urologist exams the urethra, bladder neck, and prostate (if applicable).

Length of procedure = variable, usually 5-10 minutes

Preparation

• No preparation is necessary for this procedure

• You can eat prior to this procedure and take all of your home medications as usual 
  Try not to urinate immediately beforehand as sometimes a urine sample is collected during the procedure

• BOTOX INJECTION - STOP blood thinners Three days prior to your Cystoscopy

Post Procedure

• You may experience mild burning with urination and/or some blood in the urine. This may last 1-2 days on average

• Drinking water and clear fluids will help to alleviate these symptoms.
  Abstain from caffeine and alcohol for 24 hours after your scope

• You may return to normal activities as tolerated immediately after this procedure