Bladder Cancer · Short answers
What is a cystoscopy and does it hurt?
A cystoscopy is a look inside your bladder with a thin camera passed through the urethra.
The short answer
A cystoscopy is a look inside your bladder with a thin camera passed through the urethra.
A closer look
Because our urologists at Advanced Urology perform it under anesthesia in our surgery centers, you don't feel it. The procedure itself is over in minutes, and you leave for home that day.
You'll need someone to drive you. Mild burning or a little blood in the urine for a day is common.
When blood in the urine or bladder symptoms need a closer look, a cystoscopy may be part of your plan.
How we talk about this in Johns Creek and Cumming
Patients who bring this question to 10730 Medlock Bridge Road or to our Cumming office on Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Road can walk through it with the urologist they see. The article is background; the visit is where we make a recommendation.
A related official video
An official Advanced Urology video on this topic.
Where to read more
- Our page on this topic
- Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center
- Cumming Clinic
- Read this topic on learn.advancedurology.com
- Related page on advancedurology.com
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What is a cystoscopy and does it hurt?
A cystoscopy is a look inside your bladder with a thin camera passed through the urethra.
Can I discuss this at either office?
Yes. We see patients at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center and at the Cumming Clinic. Mention bladder cancer when you book, and we will place the visit.
Request an appointment at Advanced Urology. Call 678-344-8900 or Book online.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.