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Question about your cystoscopy experience

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glenn77
glenn77

I've had two, one before each TURP surgery.  But, with the screen slightly behind my head, I couldn't really crane my neck to see clearly what the doctor was seeing,  Also, The screen was an older CRT, so the picture wasn't that clear.  I asked before my second cystoscopy whether it would be possible to have a video recording done so I could view it later, and I was told they had no recording capability.

Is this farily standard?  What was your experience?   I did actually get a set of 4 color photos from the second TURP, as the equipment in the operating area seem to be more modern.

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  • gbhall
    gbhall glenn77

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    Do you want to be closely watched whilst you do some fairly difficult task? I think if the video is not in your line of view, it is because the doctor does not want it that way, especially in a litigeous country like USA
    • glenn77
      glenn77 gbhall

      Posted

      I recognize that the doctor has to see what's going on.  That's crucial.  Even having a mirror so the patient can see the screen would be a help.

  • peter30970
    peter30970 glenn77

    Posted

    The last one I had was so painful I was trying to get off the table! The last thing on my mind was looking at a screen!
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