Observational studyIrish journal of medical science2025
Outpatient flexible cystoscopy in urogynaecology: a tertiary hospital's experience.
Observational study in Irish journal of medical science, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Bacteriuria After Diagnostic Flexible Cystoscopy Without Antibiotic Prophylaxis: A Prospective Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectiveThis study is a retrospective evaluation of a new outpatient flexible cystoscopy service in a tertiary care hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
designThis is a retrospective observational study.
settingThis study has been held at the Department of Gynaecology, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin. POPULATION: This included all women who underwent outpatient flexible cystoscopy in Rotunda Hospital between May 2023 to October 2024. MATERIALS AND
methodsRetrospective data collection included patient demographics, indications for referrals, cystoscopic findings, post-procedural complications, and cost-benefit analysis.
resultsA total of 77 women underwent flexible cystoscopy. The mean age was 52.5 years ranging from 20 to 85 years. Flexible cystoscopy was successfully completed in all patients, and there were no post procedure complications. The most common indications were as follows: recurrent urinary tract infections (36%) and bladder pain syndrome (36%), followed by overactive bladder symptoms (14%). Fifty-five percent of patients had no abnormal findings. The most common abnormality found was trabeculations (39%), followed by glomerulations (9%). A cost-benefit analysis showed an approximate saving of € 1211 per patient leading to a saving of over € 93,000 over a period of 18 months.
conclusionOutpatient cystoscopy is a low-risk, feasible, well tolerated, and safe diagnostic procedure, with no post-procedure complications observed in this study. It avoids the risks of general anaesthesia and is associated with lower procedural costs.
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