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Mr Robert Ewing
MB BS FRCS
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Spire Cheshire Hospital
Honorary Lecturer
University of Liverpool

 

 

Cystoscopy

PATIENT ADVICE LEAFLET FOLLOWING RIGID CYSTOSCOPY

Cystoscopy is an endoscopic procedure to examine the inside of the bladder.

A rigid cystoscope uses a straight telescope.

Your operation will be carried out under a general anaesthetic. Local anaesthetic gel is also administered up the urethra prior to passing the cystoscope.

DOs

  • Contact the hospital immediately if you find you cannot urinate or you are bleeding excessively or you have severe pain or a high temperature
  • Take your prescribed painkillers or Paracetamol as instructed.  You may feel tender and sore following your operation
  • If you are given antibiotics to take home, please complete the course of tablets.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. 2-3 litres a day will suffice. Occasionally you may have a little blood in your urine which needs to be flushed through.
  • Have a daily bath or shower
  • Resume work when fit to do so

DONTs

  • Do not drive a car or operate machinery for 24 hours. Remember not to drive home.
  • Refrain from sexual intercourse until you are comfortable

If you have any initial problems, or are worried and need advice, please contact the ward on 01925 215070 at the Spire Cheshire Hospital or complete the form below:



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