A cystoscopy, also known as a bladder scope, is a medical test used to check for diseases of the bladder and urethra. Learn more about the purpose and risks of this procedure.

A cystoscopy is an interventional procedure that provides a view of the interior of the bladder and/or urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body.

A cystoscopy is a quick procedure that usually takes place in an outpatient environment, such as a doctor’s office. In some circumstances, a doctor performs it during a hospital stay.

Patients were undergoing one of three types of office urology procedures: cystoscopy (66.6%), intravesical therapy for bladder cancer (24.5%), and prostate biopsy (8.9%). Median age was 70 years ...

In a 2015 study with 571 participants who underwent either cystoscopy or string removal, the average pain reported for the removal process was rated at 4.8 out of 10.

Cystoscopies for recurrent UTIs yield little clinical benefit for patients both with and without high-risk features, according to a study. Hunter Hasley, a medical student at Hackensack Meridian ...