Cystoscopy under local vs general anaesthetic

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Hi all

After my initial Turbt I was told I would have 6 weeks of chemo with Mitomycin-c ( finished about 6 weeks ago) and a cystoscopy under General anaesthetic about 3 months after the course. I have been informed the date for my cystoscopy which is very helpful but it will be just under local aka flexible (?). I was a bit surprised at this ? I'm a bit concerned that if (as is likely) they see some reoccurrence that biopsies may not be as comprehensive as those done via rigid cytoscopy. Any experience out there please.

rily 5 months ago

Hi Bicyclegirl . It is fairly standard to have a flexible cystoscopy rather than a rigid following treatment. Usually a visible inspection. If anything untoward is seen, then a TURBT would be arranged. I hope it goes well. Best wishes.

Best wishes to All, rily.

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Bicyclegirl 5 months ago in reply to rily

Thanks Rily, it is of course less stress on the body and more cost effective. I guess it just wasn't what my original post TURBT letter said but I'm sure if anything untoward is seen then as you say it will be followed up on.

winkers60 5 months ago in reply to Bicyclegirl

Hi,I hope all goes well.As rily has said they will arrange a TURBT if they see anything that needs further investigation.Love Jane

Bicyclegirl 5 months ago in reply to winkers60

It's not for another 7 weeks but thank you both for the reassurance x

Bumblebee49 5 months ago

After the first 6 week induction of bcg, I had a break and then was put out for them to check bladder and do a biopsy, thankfully couple of weeks after got the all clear and continued with bcg and normal cystoscopy without anaesthetic. Still going on and another cystoscopy this week.

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