Cystoscopy refers to the endoscopy of the urinary bladder which is done via the urethra. It is performed with the help of an equipment known as cystoscope which is fitted with a lens that helps the physician to keenly observe the interior of the urinary tract. The cystoscope is designed separately for adults as well as children. Cystoscopy is highly recommended by the best urologist in India for determining various diseases of the urinary tract. The procedure is performed in the best urology hospital in Delhi
The best urologist in Delhi NCR recommends cystoscopy for detecting problems like urinary tract infection, haematuria and incontinence. It is also very useful in tracing problems like stone, tumour or polyp in the urinary tract. Cystoscopy is usually carried out in two different ways i.e flexible cystoscopy and rigid cystoscopy.
As far as flexible cystoscopy is concerned, the tube of the cystoscope used is very thin and flexible. There is no need to induce unconsciousness during the procedure. There is no restriction on the food you consume before the procedure is performed and you can eat anything you like. A urine test may be conducted before the procedure to check for any urinary infection and in case such infection is traced, the procedure could be delayed. During the procedure, the patient is made to lay down and his genitals are cleaned and sanitizer properly. A local anaesthetic gel is applied over the urethra which ensures that the patient does not feel any pain during the procedure. The cystoscope is then introduced inside the patient body through the urethra and carefully directed towards the bladder. A microscopic camera is also introduced inside the body along with the cystoscope. This helps to emit live images of the whole procedure on a television screen which help the doctor to perform the procedure with higher efficiency and accuracy. The greatest fear of the patients undergoing cystoscopy is that the procedure might be painful but in reality, the procedure is not usually painful. There are slight chances that you might feel some mild pain. Immediately inform your physician in such case. Although the procedure is not painful, however, it might be a bit uncomfortable as you will experience a continuous urge to pee throughout the procedure but this will go away as soon as the procedure ends.
In the case of rigid cystoscopy, the initial steps are the same as flexible cystoscopy however instead of using local anaesthesia, the patient is given an injection of general anaesthesia. The cystoscope is then introduced inside the patient's body just like in case of flexible cystoscopy. Water may also be pumped into your bladder to obtain clearer images. The procedure is completed in approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Even in the case of rigid cystoscopy, the patient does not feel any pain due to the effect of the general anaesthesia. The patient is either asleep throughout the procedure or the lower part of his body is numbed.
Hence you do not need to be afraid if you have been prescribed to undergo cystoscopy as the procedure is pain-free and highly effective in tracing various urological problems.
