Conclusion
Consequently, the findings of our study showed that there were no
differences between the effects of rigid and flexible cystoscopies on
pain, sexual function, LUTS and quality of life in patients with NMIBC.
Also cystoscopy did not influence the quality of life, sexual function,
and LUTS of patients independently of cystoscope type. We suggest that
cystoscopy may be performed easily using both rigid and flexible
instruments in follow-up of patients with NMIBC as an outpatient
procedure.