Cystoscopy

If a flexible cystoscopy is the best course of action your clinician will discuss this with you in advance of the procedure.  We will send you a patient information leaflet about your procedure from The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS) through the post or via email along with a procedure consent form for you to read and digest before your appointment.  We request you bring this along to your appointment along with any questions you may have.

Flexible cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure to examine the inside of your bladder, this is normally carried out under local anaesthetic.  The procedure usually takes no more than a few minutes to complete.

Flexible Cystoscopy Patient Information Leaflet

Biopsy

If we find an abnormality inside your bladder, your clinician may take a biopsy using a small pair of forceps passed through the telescope.  If a biopsy is the best course of action your clinician will discuss this with you.

General Ultrasound

Ultrasound (also called ultrasonography, or a sonogram) uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time images. It’s a simple, flexible and painless way for urologists to look at many organs without using dyes or radiation. These exams help check what is causing you pain, swelling or an infection. An ultrasound is painless, safe and often risk-free. Our clinicians use ultrasound to look at the kidneys, bladder and testicles.

Mayflower Healthcare Alliance value equality of access to our information and services.  To ensure we meet your communication needs please inform the Patient Information Centre of any special requirements, for example; braille, large print or an interpreter or chaperone for your appointment.

Cancelling an Appointment:

If you have to cancel an appointment, please give us as much notice as possible so that your appointment can be given to someone else. Please contact us or email.