Cystoscopy

Alternative names:

cystourethroscopy

What the risks are:

There is some risk of infection.
There is a slight risk of:

• excessive bleeding from taking a biopsy
• rupturing a bladder wall (with the cystoscope or during biopsy)

Special considerations:

A small amount of blood will be passed through the urine shortly after this procedure. If the bleeding continues after three voids (times urinating), contact the health care provider.

There is also the chance of infection. If pain, chills, fever, or oliguria (reduced urine output) occur, contact the urologist.