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What is cystoscopy?
Cystoscopy is a procedure in which a small camera is inserted through the urethra to examine the urinary tract.
Doctors may use cystoscopy to evaluate:
- Prostate obstruction
- Bladder abnormalities
- Urethral narrowing
- Bladder tumors
It is usually performed under local anesthesia.
What is uroflowmetry?
Uroflowmetry is a simple test that measures how fast urine flows during urination.
The test helps determine whether urine flow is obstructed by an enlarged prostate. A weak flow rate may suggest bladder outlet obstruction.