How To Prepare
Tell your doctor if you:
- Are
, including
anesthetics.
- Have had bleeding problems or take blood-thinning medicine, such
as aspirin or warfarin (Coumadin).
- Are or might be pregnant.
You will be asked to sign a consent form before the test.
Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need for the
test, its risks, how it will be done, or what the results may mean. To help you
understand the importance of this test, fill out the
medical test information form
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Cystoscopy can be performed with
. Discuss with
your doctor which method is best for you and whether you should plan on staying
overnight in the hospital. If you will not be staying in the hospital, arrange
for someone to drive you home after the test.
Follow the instructions exactly
about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be canceled. If
your doctor has instructed you to take your medicines on the day of surgery,
please do so using only a sip of water.
You should empty your bladder just before the test. You
may be given medicine to prevent a urinary tract infection that could be caused
by the test.