# 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 .