Pain Outcomes During Rigid Cystoscopy in Females With and Without Cystoscopic Sheath Obturator

Launched by TODD MOYERBRAILEAN DO FACOG · Dec 7, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

Rigid cystoscopy is a common procedure to evaluate lower urinary tract symptoms in females. This procedure can be done with or without an instrument called a sheath obturator (or obturator for short). There are two acceptable insertion techniques for performing cystoscopy in women. Surgeons can perform cystoscope without the use of the obturator by using a "visual" technique where a telescope with a sheath is inserted for entry into the bladder (referred to as cystoscopy without the obturator). Surgeons can also perform cystoscopy by using an obturator with a sheath allowing for smooth entr...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Female patients scheduled for gynecological procedures where cystoscopy is indicated
• • Ability to comprehend and participate in the study
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • \< 18 years
• • Pregnancy
• • Current pelvic mesh erosion
• • Exposure or pain complications from mesh
• • Genitourinary malignancy;
• • History of recurrent urinary tract infection (e.g., 2 in 6 months)