WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Cystoscopy

Re: Cystoscopy

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 08:25:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 30 Jun 2001, Matt wrote: >
>I just recently found this forum while doing some research on
>cystoscopy. My girlfriend is due to have one very soon and I was
>wondering if someone out there could answer some questions for me
>relating to the procedure
>
>Will I be allowed in the room when the procedure is performed?
>What type of instruments are used?
>Someone told me on another forum that something called a spreader is
>used to hold the vagina open while the procedure takes place, is this
>true?
>Does any gynecological preparation need to be done, ie pelvic exam,
>before hand?
>
>Thanks you in advance to anyone who can answer my questions and could
>you also please reply to my email address as well
>Thanks

Matt

I doubt you will be present. Cystoscope is used. I doubt anything is put into the vagina. No gyn prep done. Now if a gynecologist is doing the cysto, he may do more pelvic evaluation than if a urologist is doing the procedure.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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