Cystoscopy is a procedure that allows your doctor to examine the lining of your bladder and your urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body. A hollow tube equipped with a lens is inserted into your urethra and slowly advanced into your bladder. This procedure is typically done in the clinic office but can also take place in an OR.
Discharge: The majority of patients leave the hospital from the PACU within 30-60 minutes.
Requirements to leave the hospital:
-Vitals are stable.
-Ability to walk and move without difficulty
Upon arrival: If you are having your procedure performed in the office then you will show up to your appointment time as scheduled.
There will be local anesthesia used and you are able to go home immediately afterward.
Discharge: The majority of patients leave the office within 30-60 minutes afterwards
If you are traveling by car, take breaks every 60-90 minutes and walk around the car to prevent the blood from pooling in the legs. An accompanied driver is reccommended.
You may shower after leaving the hospital. NO BATHING IN POOLS, BATHS OR JACUZZI for 4 weeks
It is important to stay hydrated. Your bowels will be less active than usual so eat about half of what you normally would eat in smaller meals unitl your bowel movements are back to normal. Maintain a high fiber diet to avoid constipation. Moderate alcohol and caffeine is acceptable
You may resume light activity the next day. No heavy lifting or extensive standing for 7- 10 days.
It is very common to have blood in your urine after the procedure. It may come and go periodically for a couple of days to weeks. If you have extensive bleeding requiring multiple pads or clotting making it difficult for you to urinate then call the office or go to the ER.
A tempertaure up to 100.4 is normal. Take Tylenol or Ibuprofen every 6 hours as needed. If your fever is not controlled by medication, please call or go to the ER.
If you are undergoing a cystoscopy without a biopsy then it is fine to stay on your anticoagulant and continue on them afterward. If you have a biopsy performed then it should be discontinued 1-2 days prior and restarted 1-2 days after as long as the bleeding as resolved.
You can return to work immediately.
You can return to working out and physical exercise the next day. Note, that if you start to do a strenuous activity you may have increased blood in your urine which should resolve after rest and hydration.
You can resume intercourse the same day.
