Real-time visualization during flexible cystoscopy alleviates pain in male patient

Author: Lian TANG ¹
Author Information

1. Department of Urology
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Cystoscopy; Hematuria; Male urologic surgical procedures; Pain; Urinary bladder neoplasms
From: Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University 2011;32(6):595-597
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the role of real-time visualization during flexible cystoscopy in alleviating pain in male patients. Methods A total of 110 male patients under going diagnostic and monitoring flexile cystoscopy were randomized into 2 equal groups. Group A included 55 patients who were allowed to view the procedure on a video monitor; Group B included 55 patients who were not allowed to. All procedures were finished by a single urologist. Patients in both groups were given explanation before cystoscopy, and those in Group A were also given explanation when they were watching the video monitor. The patients'pain feeling was recorded on an VAS (visual analogpain scale) ranging from 0 to 10 after flexible cystoscopy. The pulse and respiratory rate were also recorded. Results The patients in Group A had a significantly lower VAS score than those in Group B (1.29±1.20 vs 3.36±2.46, P<0.001). The postprocedure pulse rate and respiratory rate were not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusion To be allowed to watch the flexible cystoscopy procedure on a video monitor with simultaneous explanation can alleviate pain in male patients.