Cystoscopy in Windhoek

About this service

A cystoscopy examines the bladder using a fine camera passed through the urethra, and it is performed in Windhoek at Eastgate Clinic's on-site day theatre. This gives your doctor a direct view inside the bladder, helping to investigate symptoms like blood in the urine, recurrent urinary infections or difficulty passing urine that has not been explained by other tests. It is a well-established way of identifying issues such as bladder stones, inflammation or abnormal growths that would not otherwise be visible.

Depending on the reason for the examination, it may be done with local or general anaesthesia. Most patients are able to go home the same day, with only mild, temporary symptoms like a stinging sensation when urinating afterwards.

What to expect

• Your doctor confirms a cystoscopy is the right way to investigate your symptoms.
• Anaesthesia, local or general depending on your case, keeps you comfortable during the examination.
• The procedure itself is usually brief.
• Mild stinging when urinating afterwards is common and typically settles within a day or two.

Who is it for?

You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:

• Blood in the urine that has not been explained
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Difficulty or pain when passing urine
• A doctor has recommended a direct view inside the bladder

Frequently asked questions