[Vesico-urethral fibroscopy. Reflections after 4 years' practice]

The visualisation of the lower urinary tract by the mean of a fiberscope makes an advance when compared to rigid endoscopy mainly in male patient. Technical features of the fiberscopes suitable for urology thus basic technique of the examination are described. Main advantages are painfree and total visual scanning of the mucosa. Disadvantages are very low.