“What kind of anesthesia is used for cystoscopy?”
I am a 38 year old female. I want to know what kind of anesthesia is used for cystoscopy?
4 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Can vary from local to general, depending on why it is undertaken.
Because cystoscopy is usually done as an outpatient procedure (you go home after surgery), you are given a brief general anesthetic and recover quickly.
Usually general anesthesia but spinal anesthesia is a possibility.
Often none. Sometimes mild sedation, sometimes general anesthesia. Depends mostly on why it is being done.
