Cystoscopy procedure is the medical examination of urinary tract. It helps detect urinary tract disorders like blockage or any injuries inside the urinary tract and also explore the causes behind it. Diagnosis of prolapsed pelvis, congenital abnormalities, benign prostatic hyperplasia can also be done using this procedure.
You may require a cystoscopy surgery if you experience the following symptoms:
Cystoscopy and Ureteroscopy (URS) are performed using the same procedure. The basic difference is that cystoscopy surgery is concerned with the urethra and bladder of your urinary tract whereas ureteroscopy is concerned with ureters and the kidneys. Both these procedures can be implied together to completely learn about the urinary tract.
Advantages of cystoscopy URS surgery are:
Before the surgery, let your doctor know about your health history (if any), if you are diabetic, etc. In case you are under any therapy or medication, make sure you share it with your doctor before hand.
A Cystoscopy URS Procedure is carried out under the influence of local anesthesia. For the first few days after surgery, you will experience burning pain while passing urine. You will also find blood in your urine during that period. You will also find some trouble while sitting during the early days post-surgery.
During the recovery phase, follow all the necessary steps that will help you heal faster. Avoid smoking. Maintain a balanced diet to stay healthy. Drink enough water throughout the day to keep your body hydrated.