Flexible Cystoscopy. An information guide
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1 TO PROVIDE THE VERY BEST CARE FOR EACH PATIENT ON EVERY OCCASION Flexible Cystoscopy An information guide
2 Flexible Cystoscopy What is it? This is a procedure to examine your bladder. To perform this procedure, an instrument called a flexible cystoscope is passed along your urethra (water passage) into your bladder. This procedure is carried out using a local anaesthetic. Cystoscopy What is a Cystoscopy? It is a procedure to examine your bladder. To perform this procedure, an instrument called a cystoscope is passed along your urethra (water passage) into your bladder. What is the bladder? A cystoscopy may be performed under a local or a general anaesthetic. It is possible for other procedures to be carried out at the same time such as urethral dilatation and bladder biopsy. Your bladder is like a soft rubber balloon which gradually fills and stores urine throughout the day and night. What is the bladder? Your bladder is like a soft rubber balloon which gradually fills and stores urine throughout the day and night. Female Male Why do I need an operation? This procedure needs to be carried out to assist the doctor in finding the cause of your symptoms. Why do I need this procedure? 2 This procedure needs to be carried out, to assist the doctor to find the cause of your symptoms. 2
3 What are the risks? All procedures carry some risks with this type of procedure you can experience:- passing urine more often discomfort on passing urine slight blood in the urine urine infection. What are the benefits? To enable your doctor to provide any further necessary treatment. What are the alternatives? If you leave things as they are, any problems with the bladder are likely to get worse. You may be missing the chance of receiving early treatment. This can be extremely important, particularly if it is something like a developing cancer, which if diagnosed at an early stage could be treated. Scans and x-rays will not help any further. 3
4 Before the procedure you can eat and drink as normal and continue with your regular medication if you have any questions please contact the ward or department where you are due to have the procedure. What happens on your admission day? you will be asked relevant information by the nurse and a doctor you will be asked to provide a specimen of urine on the day for the nursing staff to check you haven t got a urine infection your operation will be explained to you and you may be asked to sign a consent form you will be asked to undress for the procedure, it is advisable to bring a dressing gown. What happens after your operation? Following the procedure, the doctor will discuss the results with you. You may need further tests or an operation for the doctor to be able to decide exactly what is causing your problems. 4
5 When you are ready to go home Prior to discharge you may be required to pass water. You may experience:- a burning sensation blood in the urine discomfort on passing urine. This may continue for a few days following discharge. You are advised to: keep a supply of painkillers at home and take them if necessary drink extra fluids, water or cordial (2.5 litres 3 litres) for two days and then return to normal drinking habits you may be given antibiotics, but you must ensure you complete the course your doctor and the nurses will discuss with you when they are happy for you to go home your doctor will arrange for any further investigations or operations that are required to improve your symptoms. Once all the investigations have been carried out you may be reviewed in the out-patient clinic or you will be written to. If you are worried or have problems after your discharge, contact your GP or telephone the ward or department for advice. In an emergency, go to the nearest Accident & Emergency department. 5
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8 If English is not your frst language and you need help, please contact the Ethnic Health Team on Jeżeli angielski nie jest twoim pierwszym językiem i potrzebujesz pomocy proszę skontaktować się z załogą Ethnic Health pod numerem telefonu For general enquiries please contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on For enquiries regarding clinic appointments, clinical care and treatment please contact and the Switchboard Operator will put you through to the correct department / service Date of publication: November 2006 Date of review: February 2017 Date of next review: February 2019 Ref: PI_SU_291 The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Wood pulp sourced from sustainable forests
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