Cystoscopy is a commonly performed endoscopic procedure which allows direct visual inspection of the urethra and bladder. It also facilitates obtaining tissue samples (biopsy) when cancer is suspected. There are 2 types of endoscopes which can be used, depending on the specific circumstances.
In flexible cystoscopy, a flexible (‘bendy’) instrument is introduced via the urethra into the bladder, this causes only mild discomfort to the patient, and can be performed under local anaesthetic. Flexible cystoscopes typically employs the use of fibreoptics for light and image transmission. And being flexible, it can be easily deflect as much as 270 degrees, allowing it to be maneuvered easily.
No fasting is needed prior to a patient undergoing flexible cystoscopy, and patient can go home after the procedure.
Rigid cystoscopy, on the other hand, requires spinal or general anaesthesia as it uses a rigid metal instrument, and is useful in situations where deeper biopsies are required, or some form of therapeutic intervention is needed.
Some common situations cystoscopy is indicated include:
Some patients may experience mild burning discomfort and light bleeding after cystoscopy. This usually goes away after a few hours, or at most a day or two.
Though not common, infection may set in, with or without fever, and antibiotic treatment may be required.
Other complications include: urethral stricture (narrowing due to scar formation), delayed bleeding after biopsy, bladder injury (including perforation), urine retention requiring insertion of catheter
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Our clinics will be closed from 16 – 18 Feb for CNY
Our clinic at Mt Alvernia Medical Centre A will be relocating from #06-05 to #03-03 (within the same building) on Friday, 26 Sep afternoon.
Our telephone line 6353 4855 will be temporarily unavailable from 12:00pm – 6:00pm on 26 September. During this period, you may reach out to our other clinics for assistance:
We will begin operations at our new premises (#03-03) from Tuesday, 30 Sep onwards.
We look forward to serving you at our new clinic!
Nexus Surgical clinics at Mt Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Parkway East Medical Centre and Mt Alvernia Medical Centre will be closed on 28 January 2025 for Lunar New Year celebrations, while our clinic at Mt Elizabeth Orchard Medical Centre remains open from 0900-1300 hours on 28 January 2025.
Please leave a message in our voice mails and we will respond to you as soon as we can when we resume our clinics on 31 January 2025. If you require any urgent assistance, kindly go to the Urgent Care Centre of any hospitals or contact your doctor through the Emergency Answering Service. Our team at Nexus Surgical would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Happy & Prosperous Lunar New Year with good health in the Year of the Snake!
Nexus Surgical will be away from 17 to 20 October 2024 for our Annual Company Retreat. The aim of our retreat is to review and to recharge, so that we may serve you better.
Our clinics at Mount Elizabeth Orchard, Mount Elizabeth Novena, Mount Alvernia and Parkway East hospitals will therefore be closed during this period. In the meantime, if you require any urgent assistance, kindly contact us through our Answering Service at +65 6333 5550.
We thank you for your understanding and patience for any inconvenience.
