Possible side effects during cystoscopy

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Vo Thien Ngon - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital

Cystoscopy is a procedure that helps doctors examine the lower urinary tract and treat problems in the urethra - bladder through an endoscope. When having this procedure, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as bleeding, pain or even bladder perforation.

1. What is a cystoscopy?

Cystoscopy is a procedure that helps the doctor examine the lower urinary tract, including the urethra and bladder, through an endoscope. The endoscope is a small tube that is inserted into the bladder through the urethra (the passageway for urine from the bladder to go out). There are two types of endoscopes: flexible tubes (consisting of bundles of optical fibers, the tip of the scope can be bent, allowing for a wide view) and rigid tubes (straight, cannot survey the entire bladder). The doctor can look directly into the endoscope or through a computer screen that displays cystoscopy images. The endoscopes can also insert other small instruments into the bladder to perform other manipulations, such as taking a biopsy tissue sample from the bladder lining.
The duration of a colonoscopy is about 5 - 10 minutes if only to check the inside of the bladder. If your doctor performs other procedures, the cystoscopy may take longer.

2. Possible side effects during cystoscopy

Cystoscopy is a highly safe technique, with almost no problems afterward. However, as with any other invasive procedure, patients may still have some side effects such as:
Feeling a little hot when urinating, or needing to urinate more than usual on the first day; Pink urine due to light bleeding, especially during a biopsy. The amount of bleeding is usually very small. The healthcare provider may pass water through a catheter into the bladder to flush out blood or remove any remaining blood clots (bladder lavage procedure);

Short-term urinary tract infection with fever, frequent urination, little urination and pain when urinating. Patients may be prescribed antibiotics when experiencing this side effect; Urethral stricture: Caused by scar tissue that forms in the urethra after the first endoscopy. If this side effect occurs, the patient may need surgery to treat; Bladder injury or perforation: Caused by laparoscopic instruments. In this case, the doctor will place a catheter in the patient's bladder for a few days until the hole heals. If the perforation does not heal, the patient will need surgery. To minimize possible complications after cystoscopy, it is best for patients to choose reputable hospitals to perform the procedure more accurately and safely. Besides, after cystoscopy, if the patient has severe pain, bleeding, lasts more than 2 days or signs of infection such as fever, back pain,... then it should be reported. immediately to the doctor for prompt treatment. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the leading prestigious hospitals in the country, trusted by a large number of patients for medical examination and treatment, customers who choose cystoscopy at Vinmec will enjoy advantages such as:
Seasoned doctors in endoscopy. Modern equipment, high treatment efficiency: C-Am system, intraoperative ultrasound machine helps to locate clearly and help surgeons monitor the patient's condition during and after surgery. To be able to bring the best endoscopic results, limit complications during and after surgery. The most modern German flexible endoscope system for clear, accurate images, easy to use. Intraoperative consumables are passed through strict sterilization testing procedures, Vinmec only uses high quality products and especially is used only once to ensure sterility and deliver results. best for the patient. With modern facilities, accurate diagnosis, selection of appropriate surgical methods, customers only take a single dose of prophylactic antibiotics, do not have to use high-dose antibiotics for a long time, no pain, no hospital stay. short, only 1-2 days. Therefore, saving treatment costs Professional services: Modern civilized disease prevention system, each patient one room is fully serviced from monitoring disease parameters, meals, rest regimes Rest, exercise, health education, each patient room is equipped with amenities like a 5-star hotel apartment, patient information is confidential.
Doctor Vo Thien Ngon has over 7 years of experience working as a urologist and surgeon at Hospitals: Hue Central Hospital, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Tam Tri Da Nang General Hospital . With the ability to specialize in the field of examination and treatment of diseases of the Urology and Andrology system, Urology surgery, endoscopic urological surgery, Laparo urinary tract surgery, urological endoscopy. Surgical treatment of male diseases

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