Flexible cystoscopy

When cystoscopy is performed

Cystoscopy allows the urethra and the inside of the bladder to be assessed - detecting, among other things, tumours, stones, diverticula or changes in the lining. It is required in the work-up of visible and microscopic blood in the urine; it is also performed for follow-up after treatment of bladder cancer and for recurrent lower urinary tract symptoms.

Early detection of abnormalities makes treatment considerably easier - it is not worth putting off this examination out of embarrassment or fear of pain.

Cystoscopy shows the structure of the urethra and the bladder. If the question concerns how they work - the strength of the stream, urgency, residual urine - that is answered by urodynamic testing.

How the examination works

• The patient undresses from the waist down and lies on the examination chair; the body is covered with a sterile drape.
• The opening of the urethra is disinfected and an anaesthetic gel is instilled into the urethra.
• I gently introduce the flexible cystoscope through the urethra into the bladder, inspecting each section of the urinary tract on a monitor.
• After the examination, in most cases there is no need for antibiotics or painkillers.

Why a flexible cystoscope

A flexible instrument - unlike a rigid one - adapts to the natural course of the urethra, which makes the examination far better tolerated. I use a digital cystoscope with narrow-band imaging (NBI), which helps to reveal changes in the lining that are poorly visible under ordinary light.

Price of the examination in Kraków

A flexible cystoscopy costs PLN 1,500. I perform the examination under local anaesthesia, in the treatment room.

• Flexible cystoscopy - PLN 1,500, local anaesthesia included
• Urology consultation - PLN 350, full ultrasound diagnostics included in the visit
• Payment by cash, card or BLIK · invoice on request
• Private visits, not covered by the Polish NFZ

The full list is on the pricing page.

Where the examination takes place

I perform the examination at Andromeda Centrum Medyczne on ul. Mogilska 69A in Kraków - the Grzegórzki district, 31-545 Kraków. It is done on site, in the treatment room; it requires neither a hospital stay nor general anaesthesia.