The objective of this study is to perform a randomized study, comparing the outcomes of the above two types of cystoscopy in terms of discomfort experienced by the patient, while undergoing the procedure.
Cystoscopy is a commonly performed routine outpatient procedure and an essential diagnostic tool in urology.Compared with flexible endoscopes, rigid instruments offer better image quality, a wider lumen of the working channel, improved irrigant flow and superior handiness. However, flexible cystoscopes provide more options for patient positioning, enable smooth passage over an elevated bladder neck or median lobe, facilitate full inspection of the bladder because of their movable tip and, what is most important is it significantly improve patient comfort(patient can be positioned in any comfortable position).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Endoscopic Visualization of the Lower Urinary tract using either a flexible cystoscope for the purpose of aiding the establishment of a Urological Diagnosis.
Endoscopic Visualization of the Lower Urinary tract using either a rigid cystoscope for the purpose of aiding the establishment of a Urological Diagnosis.
Maulana Aazad Medical College
New Delhi, India
Post Procedure Discomfort
Discomfort experienced immediately post procedure by the patient defined as a Visual Analogue Scale score of more than 3 (range is from 1 to 10)
Time frame: periprocedure
Duration of Procedure
time taken to complete the entire test in minutes starting from insertion of the cystoscope through the urethral meatus, visualising the entire bladder and urethra , till the removal of the scope after making the observations.
Time frame: periprocedure
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