Flexible Cystoscope

A flexible cystoscope is a medical device used in urology to visualize the bladder and urethra with minimal discomfort to the patient. Compared to a rigid cystoscope, the flexible type provides greater maneuverability and patient tolerance, especially during outpatient procedures.

Key Features

Flexibility: Allows gentle navigation through the urinary tract.

Smaller Diameter: Reduces trauma and discomfort.

Fiberoptic or Digital Imaging: Provides high-resolution real-time visualization.

Working Channels: Permit irrigation, biopsy, and insertion of instruments.

Clinical Applications

Diagnosis of hematuria (blood in urine)

Evaluation of bladder tumors and polyps

Assessment of urethral strictures

Follow-up for bladder cancer patients

Removal of small stones or foreign bodies

Advantages

Minimally invasive, well tolerated without anesthesia in many cases

Short recovery time

Enhanced visualization with digital systems

Widely used in both hospitals and outpatient clinics

Leading Manufacturers

Olympus

Karl Storz

Richard Wolf

Stryker

The flexible cystoscope plays a vital role in modern urology, combining diagnostic accuracy with patient comfort.