Cystourethroscopy

Cystourethroscopy

Inspection of the urethra, the prostate and the urothelium of the bladder should be done immediately prior to prosta - tectomy to exclude a urethral stricture, a bladder carcinoma and the occasional non-opaque vesical calculus. This should be based on the patient’s symptoms, signs and investigations. Direct inspection of the prostate is not used as an indicator to establish the pr esence of BOO and the need for surgery .