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Rigid versus Flexible Cystoscopy A Controlled Trial of Patient Tolerance
Author(s) -
FLANNIGAN G. M.,
GELISTER J. S. K.,
NOBLE J. G.,
MILROY E. J. G.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
british journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.773
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1464-410X
pISSN - 0007-1331
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-410x.1988.tb04421.x
Subject(s) - cystoscopy , general anaesthesia , feeling , medicine , surgery , urinary system , psychology , social psychology
Summary— The cost‐efficiency and time‐saving associated with out‐patient flexible cystoscopy have propagated its use nationwide. However, only minimal attention has been paid to the feelings of patients exposed to this physically and emotionally invasive technique. We studied 53 consecutive patients attending for check cystoscopy at the time of their first flexible cystoscopy. Acting as their own historical controls, their feelings about rigid cystoscopy under general anaesthesia and subsequent flexible cystoscopy under local anaesthesia were assessed: 6/53 (11%) preferred rigid cystoscopy under general anaesthesia. The only significant association with their dislike of flexible cystoscopy, was their desire to stay in hospital overnight. It was concluded that with careful counselling and attention to individual needs, the preference for flexible cystoscopy over rigid cystoscopy under general anaesthesia can approach 100%.