Cystoscopy
What does it consist of?
Cystoscopy is a virtually painless diagnostic test performed with a cystoscope. This is a special probe with a small camera on the end (endoscope), which is inserted through the urethra and moves slowly into the bladder showing on a screen the findings of the camera as it passes through the urethra, prostate and bladder.
CASES IN WHICH IT IS RECOMMENDED
Who is it for?
Cystoscopy is used to diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the bladder and urethra. Your doctor might recommend a cystoscopy to:
- Diagnosis and follow-up of bladder tumors
- Diagnosis of painful bladder, chronic pelvic syndrome, or urethral pain
- Diagnosis of cystopathies (bladder diseases)
- Study of the urethra (such as stricture or obstruction of the urethra)
- Study of prostate adenoma
- Study of repeated urinary tract infections
- Study of hematuria
INSTRUCTIONS
How should you prepare?
Not eat anything 6 hours before the explorations (solid and liquid)
Medical professionals
The specialists who will assist you at CreuBlanca
A team of professionals to take care of you.
CREUBLANCA CENTERS
Find your nearest CreuBlanca center
Barcelona
Clinic CreuBlanca
Related articles
CreuBlanca's blog
You will find from the hand of our professionals tips to improve your health and information on the latest technologies applied in the medical health sector.
Diagnostic Tests
02 Sep 2026
4 Min
CT Scan (TAC): when is it indicated and what diseases it helps detect
A CT scan (Computed Tomography), also popularly known as a CAT scan or scanner (TAC in Spanish), is one of the most widely used and decisive diagnostic imaging tests in modern medicine. It allows for a precise three-dimensional X-ray of the inside of the body in just a few seconds.
Specialties
28 Aug 2026
5 Min
PSA: when is it recommended to take this test
The PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) blood test is one of the most important tools in modern urology for the prevention and early detection of prostate pathologies. It consists of a simple blood draw that measures the concentration of this protein produced by the prostate gland.
Diagnostic Tests
04 Aug 2026
4 Min
Do you have to wait months for an MRI? Here is how you can get the test done quickly as a private patient
When a doctor requests a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan, the goal is usually to get a clear diagnosis to start treatment as soon as possible. However, appointment wait times can sometimes take longer than desired.