What is it?
A reconstructive surgery to permanently treat a urethral stricture, especially if it’s long, recurrent, or complex.
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Long-standing or recurrent urethral strictures
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Failure of previous treatments like VIU
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Strictures caused by injury, infection, or surgery
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Poor urine flow or complete blockage
How is it done?
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Performed under anesthesia
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The narrowed part of the urethra is removed or widened
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Sometimes a graft (from inside the cheek or skin) is used to rebuild the urethra
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A catheter is placed for 2–3 weeks to allow healing
Recovery:
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Hospital stay: 1–3 days
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Catheter removed after 2–3 weeks
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Full recovery in 3–4 weeks
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Follow-up tests may be done to check healing
