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Procedures:
Cystoscopy
("cysto") Lithotripsy
(ESWL) Prostate
Biopsy Ureteroscopy Vasectomy |
Cystoscopy
("cysto")
Pre-Procedure:1. Your physician has indicated that a direct visual inspection of the bladder and urethra is indicated. This can be done as part of evaluation for unexplained blood in the urine, follow up of a known history of bladder cancer, recurrent infections, or examination of the prostate in men for BPH, amongst other reasons to do this exam. 2. You may need to have IV sedation (per physician discretion) for this and with this in mind you may be asked to not only have someone available to drive you home, but also to not have anything to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to procedure. 3. The possibility of substituting a less invasive procedure like ultrasound, x-ray, or CT scan ("cat scan") has been considered, but there is some information that can only be ascertained via direct visual inspection. 4. You will be getting a pre-procedure phone call (per Medicare requirements) to go over such things as what medicines you currently take and any drug allergies you have – including latex as we use latex gloves in the exam. You will be reminded to have an escort home, unless it was clearly stated by your physician that you will only be getting local anesthesia and not IV sedation. You will be reminded to have nothing to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to procedure (unless clearly stated that no IV sedation will be used). You will be asked if you have a living will or durable power of attorney. |
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Richard S. Pelman, M.D. Martin J. Wall, M.D. Robert M. Weissman, M.D. Elizabeth A. Miller, M.D. |
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