Background: Cystoscopy is noted to be more painful in men. Research has been done to support the use of video in men to reduce pain; it would follow that video would be useful in reducing pain in women as well. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of watching a ...
Patients in group 1 were allowed to visualize the video screen with the surgeon, while patients in group 2 had the screen positioned so that only the surgeon could visualize the procedure. Water soluble lubricant was used on all endoscopes and all men received 10 cc 2% viscous lidocaine intra...
Conclusions Visualisation during urethrocystoscopy procedures in general does not significantly decrease pain in patients. Nevertheless, men who undergo flexible urethrocystoscopy should be offered to watch their procedure in real-time on a video screen. To make urethrocystoscopy less painful for both ...