Test Overview
Cystoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inside
of the
and the
using a thin, lighted instrument called a
.
The cystoscope is inserted
into your urethra and slowly advanced into the
. Cystoscopy allows your doctor to look at
areas of your bladder and urethra that usually do not show up well on X-rays.
Tiny surgical instruments can be inserted through the cystoscope that allow
your doctor to remove samples of tissue () or
samples of urine.
Small
and some small growths can be removed during cystoscopy. This may
eliminate the need for more extensive surgery.