Cystoscopy for uncomplicated lower urinary tract symptoms

For the treatment of

Confirmed urinary infection, sterile pyuria, haematuria, or high index of suspicion of underlying bladder pathology

Commissioning position

This is commissioned if there is also:

  • recurrent confirmed urinary infection OR
  • Sterile pyuria OR
  • Haematuria OR
  • Other high index of suspicion of underlying bladder pathology

Summary of rationale

There is no evidence to suggest any benefit, in terms of outcome, related to performing cystoscopy in men with uncomplicated LUTS (i.e. LUTS with no clinical evidence of underlying bladder pathology).

References

EBI Cystoscopy for uncomplicated lower urinary tract symptoms (AOMRC)

CG97 Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: management (NICE)

NG12 Suspected cancer: recognition and referral (NICE)

Associated Pathways

There are no associated pathways.

Specialties

York - Urology

Places covered by

  • East Riding
  • Hull
  • North East Lincolnshire
  • North Lincolnshire
  • North Yorkshire
  • Vale of York
Date created: 12/06/2025, 15:59
Last modified: 12/06/2025, 15:59
Date of review: 31/01/2028