Initial Experience of Flexible Cystourethroscope

Kim, Sang Kyu; Lee, Sung Choon

Abstract

The advent of endourology has hastened the introduction of flexible fiberoptic technology into urologic practice. And the application of flexible cystourethroscope to the lower urinary tract is a natural extension. Cystourethroscopy was performed with flexible fiberoptic cystourethroscope on 37 cases under local anesthesia followed by a rigid-rod lens instrument. Findings with the flexible system were equivalent to the rigid endoscope. With the flexible instrument, the duration of the examination was unchanged, patients were more comfortable in most cases, and preparation and positioning were simple and quicker. The procedure with flexible instrument was especially safe and reliable in outpatient surveillance of the bladder cancer.