Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is an examination of the interior of the bladder through an instrument called a cystoscope. This is done to assess the bladder tissue and examine the condition of the prostate gland.

After the cystoscopy we will usually perform a uroflowmetry.
Uroflowmetry is a simple, diagnostic screening procedure used to calculate the flow rate of urine over time. The test is noninvasive (the skin is not pierced), and may be used to assess bladder and sphincter function.
Uroflowmetry is performed by having a person urinate into a special funnel that is connected to a measuring instrument. The measuring instrument calculates the amount of urine, rate of flow in seconds, and length of time until completion of the void. This information is converted into a graph and interpreted by a physician. The information helps evaluate function of the lower urinary tract or help determine if there is an obstruction of normal urine outflow.

Information for patients having a cystoscopy
You will be anaesthetised with local anaesthetic, Xylocaine jelly 2% (ointment) in the urinary tract (urethra).

You may drive home yourself after the examination.

There is no need to fast or stop medication before the procedure.

Anticoagulant therapy: patients taking medication such as Marevan (Warfarin) and Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
must contact their doctor for affirmation regarding stopping this 3-4 days before examination.