Re: Which way to go?


Dean...I read your PVP report earlier in this thread, and it makes
reference to a 23 French cystoscope. Did it also say later on that
the uro pulled out the cystoscope and put in a resectoscope to
perform the procedure (like in my TURP - ie cystoscope to examine
first and instill water in bladder, and resectoscope to pass
instrumentation for the actual TURP). Or was your 23 French
cystoscope also the resectoscope (so to speak), and it is a wording
thing, and you only had one scope. Regardless, I also had a separate
cystoscopy prior to the TURP, that precipitated the scheduling for
the TURP. I am hearing that is not necessarily the norm, but I still
think it would be the proper way to go...Pete
Pete,
Your right, I think it would be better to have this done in
advance so they could plan for any events that might show up in the
cystoscopy but the patient might have to endure more pain. I also
think that the reason for this is simply to appease the insurance
companies. My operative report, which I tried to post a copy of it,
but couldn't get it done doesn't mention resectoscope. It says after
inspection with the cystoscopy the procedure was initiated and then
goes on to explain the procedure. If I ever figure out how to do
it I'll post a copy of the report. Dean,

Dean...no need to send anymore stuff. You paraphrased your report well - I
just thought you may have left something out. My point is I believe you
need a resectoscope to do the surgeries (versus a cystoscope - and most
cystoscopes are flexible). Perhaps your uro uses the two terms
interchangeably. I know Dr. Sancha used the term resectoscope, and I know
my TURP was done with a resectoscope. Maybe I am wrong...Pete


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  • Re: Which way to go?
    ... previous to that he pulled the cystoscope out and inserted the resectoscope ... reference to a 23 French cystoscope. ... instrumentation for the actual TURP). ... My operative report, which I tried to post a copy of it, ...
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  • Re: Which way to go?
    ... Newcastle who eventually did my PVP did not suggest a cystoscopy ... cystoscopy with a cystoscope to take a look around (and maybe put ... resectoscope - dunno - I'm sure it was never described to you - they ... bladder neck there was an obivios obstrution from the prostate. ...
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