What is it?
A minimally invasive procedure to treat a urethral stricture (narrowing of the urine passage) by cutting and opening the narrowed segment.
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Difficulty in passing urine
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Thin or slow urine stream
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Frequent urination or urinary tract infections
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Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
How is it done?
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No external cuts
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A small telescope (endoscope) is passed through the urethra
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The narrow part is cut open using a special knife or laser
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Sometimes a catheter is left in place for a few days
Recovery:
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Hospital stay: Mostly same-day or 1 night
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Catheter removed in 3–5 days
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Resume normal activities in 3–5 days
