Cystoscopy Complications
Learn how your age, health condition, pregnancy, medical history and more could impact potential Cystoscopy complications.
Alternate Names for Cystoscopy:
Cystourethroscopy
Learn
- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Cystoscopy Risk Factors
Alternate Names for Cystoscopy:
Cystourethroscopy
Possible Complications
Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely free of risk. If you are planning to have cystoscopy, your doctor will review a list of possible complications, which may include:
- Infection
- Bleeding
- Accidental damage of the bladder wall with the cystoscope (very rare)
Factors that may increase the risk of complications include:
- Active infection
- Diabetes
- Bleeding disorder
Be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.
Learn
 What to Expect Find out how long it will take, what they will be doing and what to expect afterwards. |
 Results What are the next steps and other possible tests needed after you have received the results. |
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