Which urethroplasty for which results?
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Urethral Stricture Induction Followed by Buccal Mucosa Graft Urethroplasty in a Rat Model
Published on: April 28, 2023
Vito Pansadoro1, Paolo Emiliozzi
1Vincenzo Pansadoro Foundation, Rome, Italy. vitopansadoro@mclink.it
Purpose Of Review:
Urethral surgery is rapidly changing because of developments in techniques. The aim of this paper is to provide an update and a review of the most significant surgical options and their outcomes in the treatment of urethral strictures.
Recent Findings:
Indications and results of anastomotic repair, pedicled flap, free graft and complex urethral reconstruction are reported. New trends such as dorsal urethroplasty and the use of buccal mucosa are reviewed.
Summary:
Most urethral strictures can be managed successfully by urethral surgery. A wide spectrum of effective procedures is available. To obtain optimal results, adequate knowledge and experience of the most common techniques are required.
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