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Cystoscopy

Illustration of cystoscopy being performed on a man

Cystoscopy allows your doctor to view your lower urinary tract to look for abnormalities in your urethra and bladder. Surgical tools can be passed through the cystoscope to treat certain urinary tract conditions.
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