Cystoscopy
Find out what a cystoscopy is, what it's used for, whether it's painful and if there are any risks involved.
A cystoscopy can be used to investigate problems with your bladder or urinary system, or it may be used as part of a medical procedure.
Read about the cystoscopy procedure and what happens before, during and afterwards.
The type of anaesthetic used will affect how long it takes to recover from a cystoscopy. It's normal to experience some side effects for a few days afterwards.
A cystoscopy is usually a safe procedure and serious complications are rare. Occasionally, there may be problems passing urine or an infection may develop.