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Treatment/Procedure: Cytoscopy

Cystoscopy is a surgical procedure. This is done to see the inside of the bladder and urethra using a thin, lighted tube.

How the Test is Performed

Cystoscopy is done with a cystoscope. This is a special tube with a small camera on the end (endoscope). There are two types of cystoscopes:

  • Standard, rigid cystoscope
  • Flexible cystoscope

The tube can be inserted in different ways. However, the test is the same. The type of cystoscope your health care provider will use depends on the purpose of the exam.

The procedure will take about 5 to 20 minutes. The urethra is cleansed. A numbing medicine is applied to the skin lining the inside of the urethra. This is done without needles. The scope is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder.

Water or salt water (saline) flows through the tube to fill the bladder. As this occurs, you may be asked to describe the feeling. Your answer will give some information about your condition.

As fluid fills the bladder, it stretches the bladder wall. This lets your provider see the entire bladder wall. You will feel the need to urinate when the bladder is full. However, the bladder must stay full until the exam is finished.

If any tissue looks abnormal, a small sample can be taken (biopsy) through the tube. This sample will be sent to a lab to be tested.

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Conditions Related to Cytoscopy

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Bladder Cancer

Providers Performing or Prescribing Cytoscopy

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe Cytoscopy for all conditions related to it. Review each provider for availability.

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Brian M. Rayburn, PA

Brian M. Rayburn, PA Physician Assistant

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Jun Song, M.D.

Jun Song, M.D. Urogynecologist

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Locations Providing Cytoscopy

Note that Cytoscopy may not be performed at every location listed below. The list may include locations where the treatment plan is developed during and after a patient visit.

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Urology Oncology

Urology Oncology Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-5655
Returning Patients
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Areas of Expertise for Cytoscopy

Genitourinary Cancers

Genitourinary Cancer Care (Part of Cancer Care)

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute takes a team approach to treating genitourinary cancers.

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Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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