[Reprocessing rigid and flexible cystoscopes in urology: recommendations for ambulant practices].

Infection control visits of the public health department in the city of Frankfurt a.M., Germany, revealed the need for easily understandable and practicable information and recommendations for the reprocessing of rigid and flexible cystoscopes. Based on the German Guidelines for reprocessing medical devices and cystoscopes practical information and examples of specific reprocessing schedules are given in this article in order to enable the personnel in the practices to comply with the guidelines and to prevent nosocomial infections.