Day theatre procedure
About this service
Urethroscopy in Windhoek is a telescope examination of the urethra used to check for strictures, blockages or other abnormalities affecting urine flow. A thin scope is passed into the urethra to allow your doctor to see the lining directly, which can help identify the cause of symptoms such as a weak stream, difficulty passing urine or recurrent infections. It is often used alongside other investigations to guide further treatment.
Eastgate Clinic performs urethroscopy in our on-site day theatre. If you have questions about urethroscopy in Windhoek, our team at Eastgate Clinic is happy to talk you through what to expect and how to prepare.
What to expect
- A urine test and often a flow measurement are done before the scope examination.
- A slim telescope is passed along the urethra under local or general anaesthesia to inspect the lining for narrowing or injury.
- If a narrowing is found and you have agreed in advance, it can be treated during the same session.
- Any burning on passing urine settles within a day or two, and the findings are explained at follow-up.
Who is it for?
You may be advised to have this if you are dealing with:
- A weak or difficult urine stream
- Recurrent urinary tract infections without a clear cause
- Difficulty passing urine or a feeling of incomplete emptying
- Suspected urethral stricture or narrowing
- Blood in the urine needing further investigation
Frequently asked questions
What symptoms lead to a urethroscopy?
A weak or spraying stream, dribbling, straining to pass urine or repeated infections may point to a narrowing or blockage in the urethra that the scope can identify.
How is urethroscopy different from cystoscopy?
Urethroscopy focuses on the urethra itself, the tube from the bladder to the outside, while cystoscopy continues into the bladder. They are often done together in the same session.
What happens if a stricture is found during urethroscopy?
Your doctor may treat it immediately by cutting or dilating the narrowing if you have consented beforehand, or plan a separate procedure once the findings are discussed with you.
For referring doctors
This procedure can be booked in Eastgate Clinic's day theatre in Windhoek, with anaesthetist and theatre staff provided. Contact us to arrange theatre time for your patient.
Day theatre information for doctorsReady to book your urethroscopy?
Choose a date and time online and we will confirm your appointment at Eastgate Clinic in Windhoek. Medical aid and private patients welcome.