Cystoscopy in Females: Is There a Difference Between Rigid and Flex Cystoscopy, and Does it Require Local Anasthesia?
Hematuria, Dysuria, Recurrent Uti
About this trial
This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Hematuria focused on measuring Cystoscopy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All women referred to elective outpatient cystoscopy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Known urethral stricture.
- Known allergy to lubricant/anesthesia gel.
- Patients under the age of 18 (minors).
- Patients with current Urinary Tract Infections.
- Chronic pelvic pain (e.g Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome.
- Known neurlogical or other chronic pain syndrome requiring chronic analgesia medication.
- Mentally incapable for consensual agreement of participation.
Sites / Locations
- Assaf Harofe Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm 4
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Rigid cystoscopy, water based gel on introitus
Rigid cystoscopy, esracain gel based on introitus
Flexible cystoscopy, water based gel on introitus
Flexible cystoscopy, Esracain gel based on introitus
Rigid cystoscopy, Wolf 17FR. Pad soaked with water based gel put on introitus for 5 minutes prior to procedure.
Rigid Cystoscopy, Wolf 17FR. Pad soaked with Esracain (Lidocaine) put on the introitus for 5 minutes prior to procedure.
Flexible cystoscopy, Olympus 16FR. Pad soaked with water based gel put on introitus for 5 minutes prior to procedure.
Flexible cystoscopy, Olympus 16FR. Pad soaked with Esracain (Lidocaine) put on the introitus for 5 minutes prior to procedure.