Fibrescope urethrocystoscopy.
Cystourethroscopy with a small calibre flexible fibrescope may be performed under topical lignocaine anaesthesia with less discomfort to the patient than with a conventional rigid cystoscope. The method is safe and reliable. The technique is especially useful in out-patient surveillance of bladder cancer.
D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D020684:Cystoscopes; D003558:Cystoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D010045:Outpatients; D014521:Urethra; D001749:Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology