Urethroplasty
Articles and resources for Urethroplasty in Urologic Surgery.
Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure aimed at repairing or reconstructing the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. This surgery is often considered for individuals experiencing urethral strictures, which are narrowings that can lead to urinary difficulties, such as pain, weak urine flow, or recurrent urinary tract infections. Other reasons for urethroplasty may include trauma, congenital abnormalities, or complications from previous surgeries.
The procedure can vary based on the specific condition being treated and the location of the stricture. Generally, urethroplasty may involve removing the narrowed section of the urethra and reconnecting the healthy ends or using tissue grafts to reconstruct the area. Patients typically receive anesthesia and may stay in the hospital for a short period. Recovery time varies, but many can resume normal activities within a few weeks, although some may need to follow specific care instructions during recovery.
The benefits of urethroplasty often include improved urinary flow, reduced pain, and a lower likelihood of future urinary issues. However, like any surgical procedure, there are risks involved. Potential complications can include infection, bleeding, or recurrence of the stricture. It’s important for individuals considering this surgery to discuss these aspects with their healthcare provider to understand what to expect and weigh the potential outcomes.
Advancements in Urethroplasty for Treating Urethral Strictures
The treatment of urethral strictures, or narrowing of the urethra, has advanced rapidly in the past 30 years. We've moved from simply dilating the urethra to reconstructing it. The use of buccal graft...Advances in Urethroplasty for Treating Urethral Stricture Conditions
This research paper discusses advances in the treatment of urethral stricture, a condition where the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) becomes narrowed due to scar...Alternative Urethroplasty Techniques for Urethral Strictures Explained
This research paper discusses alternative methods to treat urethral strictures, a medical condition where the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) becomes narrowed. T...Dorsal Oral Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty for Female Urethral Stricture
This research paper is about a difficult-to-treat condition called female urethral stricture, which is a narrowing of the urethra. The usual treatment is to dilate, or widen, the urethra, but this has...Effective Urethroplasty Techniques for Male Stricture Repair
This research paper discusses the best methods for repairing the bulbar urethra, a part of the male urinary tract that can become narrowed or blocked (a condition called "stricture"). The best method ...Endoscopic Treatments for Urethral Stricture Before Urethroplasty
This research paper looks at whether the number of endoscopic treatments (a procedure using a special instrument to look inside the body) for urethral stricture disease (a narrowing of the tube that c...Impact of Urethroplasty on Men's Erectile and Ejaculatory Function
This research paper is a review of multiple studies to understand how a surgical procedure called anterior urethroplasty, used to fix a narrow urethra, may affect sexual functions like erection and ej...Non-Cutting Urethroplasty: a Safer Approach for Bulbar Strictures
This research paper focuses on a common medical condition called bulbar urethral stricture, which is a narrowing of the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The standard treatment for this issue ...Understanding Female Urethroplasty for Urethral Stricture Treatment
This research paper is about a rare disease in women called urethral stricture. This is when the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body, becomes narrow or blocked. The m...Understanding Redo-Urethroplasty for Recurrent Urethral Strictures
This research paper is a review of past studies on redo-urethroplasty, a surgical procedure used for treating repeated urethral strictures, which are narrowings in the urethra that can cause problems ...Understanding Sexual Dysfunction After Urethroplasty: What Patients
This research paper discusses sexual dysfunction (SD) that can occur after a type of surgery known as urethroplasty. The causes of these sexual problems are various and we don't know exactly how many ...Understanding Sexual Function Changes After Urethroplasty Surgery
This research paper investigates the effects of a surgical procedure called urethroplasty, which is used to treat blockages in the urethra, on sexual function. It finds that the surgery can lead to so...Understanding Urethroplasty: a Guide for Men with Urinary Strictures
This research paper talks about a type of scarring in the male urinary tract, or the tube that carries urine out of the body, which can decrease the flow of urine. Treating this problem surgically has...Understanding Urethroplasty: a Solution for Complex Urethral
This research paper discusses a particular type of medical condition called urethral strictures. These are essentially narrowings in the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body) caused by...Understanding Urethroplasty: Effective Surgery for Urethral Strictures
This research paper is a review of various surgical techniques used to treat urethral strictures, which are narrowings of the urethra caused by inflammation or injury. The authors looked at medical li...Understanding Urethroplasty: Effective Treatments for Male Stricture
This research paper discusses two main types of surgery used to treat male urethral stricture, a condition where the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body) becomes narr...Understanding Urethroplasty: Surgical Repair of Urethral Injuries
This research paper focuses on how to surgically repair injuries to the posterior urethra, a part of the body that can be complex due to its anatomy. The posterior urethra can be damaged from natural ...Urethroplasty and Urethral Cancer: What Patients Should Know
This research paper looks at the rare occurrence of urethral cancer developing after a surgical procedure called urethroplasty, which is used to treat a condition called urethral stricture. The resear...Urethroplasty: Benefits of Using Tongue Grafts for Urethral Strictures
The study looks at the effectiveness and potential complications of using a graft from the tongue (lingual mucosal graft or LMG) to repair a narrowed urethra (urethral stricture). A narrowed urethra c...