Female Cystoscopy. Prices, Reviews, Ratings
General information
This procedure is performed using a special device called a cystoscope. It consists of a metal cylinder, a telescope and a lighting system. The cylinder contains several channels through which catheters can be inserted into the urethra. A special liquid is also introduced into the bladder through it. The cystoscope has diathermic electrodes for removing polyps and strictures, as well as biopsy forceps, with which you can take tumor samples for analysis.
This procedure is performed very often in urological practice. Most operations on the urinary tract cannot do without cystoscopy.
Procedure
Preparation
Cystoscopy in women is usually performed for diagnostic purposes or during surgery, so the preparation is as follows:
- shaving the pubic hair;
- treating the cystoscope with antiseptics;
- biochemical analysis of blood and urine;
Cystoscopy is performed a few days after menstruation.
Performing a cystoscopy
If we are talking about surgical intervention, then anesthesia can be administered before the procedure. Then the female genitals are treated with antibacterial agents to prevent infection. The doctor carefully separates the labia and begins to insert the cystoscope. The device is inserted until it reaches the bladder or ureter. Then an examination is performed using a cystoscope. On the screen, the doctor can see a complete picture of what is happening in the urethra.
Rehabilitation period
If a diagnostic procedure or examination was performed, then the patient can freely go about his daily activities after it. The doctor may prescribe additional procedures if necessary.
Indications
The indications for this procedure are as follows:
- exacerbation of cystitis (often occurs after sexual intercourse or menstruation);
- stress urinary incontinence;
- bloody discharge in the urine;
- overactive bladder;
- sharp pain when urinating;
- strictures of the urethra;
- formation of a tumor or polyp in the urethra;
- catheterization of the bladder or kidney;
- removal of stones in urolithiasis;
- removal of obstructions of the urinary bladder;
- treatment of urethral bleeding.
Contraindications
Cystoscopy should not be performed if the following is observed:
- acute inflammatory processes of the bladder;
- bleeding in the urethra;
- urethral fever;
Complications
The following complications may occur after the procedure:
- burning and stinging during urination;
- infection of the urethra;
- damage to the genitourinary system as a result of inexperienced actions of the doctor.
Prices and clinics
Cystoscopy can be done in any urology department of a public or private clinic. The most convenient way to find out the cost of this procedure, as well as the addresses of clinics providing this service, is to use the medical portal .
Схожі новини:
