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I had a cystoscopy about three months ago. It was as simple a procedure as I’ve ever been through. I was able to watch as they used the camera to look inside my urethra. Never really felt anything. They did use a little bit of a numbing where they go in.

I had this done in preparation for having an AUS (Artificial urinary sphincter ) installed. I’ve had a lot of incontinence problems after surgery and radiation and this can resolve it. Not the same as your problem. If you have leaking as a long-term problem, this is the solution if you haven’t had radiation.

I don’t expect there is a risk of injury. You should ask them what the likelihood is of that happening.

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@jeffmarc Sorry that you have to go thru yet another procedure because of this crap, but it’s got to be better than clamps!😳
Wishing you the best on a fantastic outcome!
Phil

@jeffmarc Good information Jeff. I will be having a cystoscopy in the next few days. Your comment helped relax me as to the potential for injury.

Are we supposed to show up with a full bladder or try to be as empty as possible for the scope procedure? I failed to ask and don't the PA telling me that.