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 Does the test hurt?

You may feel some discomfort as the cystoscope is placed into the urethra and as it is passed into the bladder. You may experience some burning and blood stained urine when you do pass urine. This is normal and should settle in a few days without any medication.

 Will results be available straight away?

Yes and No. Whilst the urologist may be able to inform you during the procedure if something looks suspicious, you will require a second procedure (Refer to "Rigid Cystoscopy") at another time for further assessment. Your doctor will discuss your findings and follow up.

 If there is a growth/tumour in my bladder, can the doctor treat it straight away?

No. Your doctor will need to organize a second procedure at another time (See "Rigid Cystoscopy").

 Will I be able to look inside my bladder / Is there a screen for me to see inside my bladder?

Some clinics have a television screen allowing you to see what your doctor is seeing inside your bladder

 Can I go home straight away after the procedure and can I drive?

Yes. You do not need to organize a driver to take you home after the procedure.

 I have been booked for a flexible cystoscopy to have my ureteric stents removed. Is this a painful procedure?

Most patients do not feel significant pain (and even if they do, it lasts for less than 3 seconds!)