What is Cystoscopy Procedure? | Austin Urology Institute

NAME : Cystoscope InTro: The cystoscope is a thin, lighted tube used to view the inside of the urethra and bladder to diagnose and treat various urinary tract problems. Types: Cystoscopes come in two main types: Flexible cystoscope: This is bendable and often used for simple diagnostic procedures in an outpatient setting with local anesthesia, as it causes less discomfort. Rigid cystoscope: This is a straight, stiff tube, usually requiring general or spinal anesthesia, and is often us Uses of th