What the risks are:

There is a slight risk of excessive bleeding when a biopsy is taken. There is also a risk that the bladder wall will rupture from the cystoscope or during biopsy.

Special considerations:

You must be sure to drink 4 - 6 glasses of water per day after your cystoscopy.

You may notice a small amount of blood in your urine following this procedure. If the bleeding continues after you urinate three times, contact your health care provider.

Contact your health care provider if you develop any of these signs of infection:

• Chills
• Fever
• Pain
• Reduced urine output