What is it?
Cystoscopy, also known as urethrocystoscopy, is a diagnostic urological procedure used to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra, the organ that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
How is it done?
During the procedure, a cystoscope is inserted into the urethra, an instrument containing a microcamera and a small light source, which allows the doctor to visualize the structure of the bladder and urethra and look for possible changes.
Depending on the type, the examination can be done in a doctor’s office under local anesthesia.
What does it detect?
The test can diagnose a variety of conditions, such as bladder stones, infections and tumors.
For which cases is it indicated?
Cystoscopy is a test or complementary means of diagnosis and therapy (MCDT), usually requested by urologists (urology specialists).
The examination is indicated in the study of various pathologies (or diseases), such as:
- Bladder lithiasis (calculus);
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) – urgency, polyuria, dysuria, nicturia, weak jet, etc;
- Bladder tumors;
- Endometriosis;
- Study of microscopic or macroscopic hematuria (presence of blood in the urine);
- Urinary infections;
- Chronic bladder / pelvic pain syndromes – e.g.
Chronic bladder inflammation, interstitial cystitis, etc.
Where to do it?
Cystoscopy can be performed at X-Clinic at the following address:
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, nº26 – Middle floor
1070-110 Lisbon