Cystoscopy
Anesthesia type

General vs. Spinal (T9-10 level)

Airway

LMA more common, ETT rarely

Lines and access

PIV x1

Monitors

Standard

Primary anesthetic considerations
Preoperative
Intraoperative

Lithotomy

Postoperative

Perforation along urinary tract

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A Cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that allows direct visualization of the urethra and the bladder. A sterile solution is passed through the cystoscope to slowly stretch and fill the bladder to provide better visualization of the bladder wall.

Overview

Indications

Surgical procedure

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System Considerations
Airway
Neurologic
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Gastrointestinal
Hematologic
Renal
Endocrine
Other

Labs and studies

Operating room setup

Patient preparation and premedication

Regional and neuraxial techniques

Intraoperative management

Monitoring and access

Induction and airway management

Positioning

Maintenance and surgical considerations

Emergence

Postoperative management

Disposition

Pain management

Potential complications

Procedure variants

Variant 1 Variant 2
Unique considerations
Position
Surgical time
EBL
Postoperative disposition
Pain management
Potential complications

References