Cystoscopic Treatments in Delhi
Cystoscopic technique: An overview
Cystoscopy is done in the situations where the urologist needs to check the internal lining of urethera, bladder, the openings of both the ureters inside the bladder.
Cases where the patient if presents with blood in the urine and regular tests as x ray or ultrasound are inconclusive or point to a lumen lesion, it becomes urgent to view and also take a tissue sample for diagnosis.
Cystoscope with a source light and a camera allows this in the control of urologist hands.
Most cases of bladder stones are treated by cystoscopy and at times any outlet abnormalities too are visualized and corrected in this procedure.
Prostrate laser or TURP procedure is one single most use of cystoscopy.
Anaesthetic used in cystoscopy can be a local to spinal block and this procedure is mostly done in the out patient department where the patient can be back to work the same or by next day comfortably.
Tumors in the bladder are diagnosed and treated by this technique and the ease of direct vision for taking a sample is very helpful for the urologist.
Concerns important for you
Is the procedure painful?
What to expect after cystoscopy?
What all you should discuss with your urologist if going for cystoscopic procedure?
What to watch for if you have been continuously facing burning urine and infection issues.