Cased Cystoscope
AssociatedAssociated with
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
(Aberdeen, Scotland, founded 1739)
DateC.1980s
Object NameCystoscope
Mediumsteel, plastic. wood
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions6 x 17 x 44.4cm (case)
AcquisitionPresented in 2000 by Morag Middleton.
LocationView by Appointment
Object numberABDMS075231
About MeA cystocscope is an instrument which allows a doctor to visually examine the bladder and urethra. By means of a lens, camera and light the procedure (cystoscopy) a doctor cane examine a patient for signs of tumours, bleeding, obstructions and infections. Instruments can be passed down the tube to carry out limited surgical procedures such as biopsy, removal of stone, clearing obstruction or placing a stent (a small tube) to by-pass an obstruction.Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
