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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Posterior urethral disruption requires effective treatment to prevent long-term complications.
  • Traditional open realignment is associated with significant operative time and potential adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical efficacy and safety of flexible endoscopic realignment versus traditional open realignment for posterior urethral disruption.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 58 patients with posterior urethral disruption.
  • Group A (23 patients) underwent flexible endoscopic realignment.
  • Group B (35 patients) underwent conventional open realignment.

Main Results:

  • Flexible endoscopic realignment demonstrated a significantly shorter operation time (29.1 min vs. 58.1 min).
  • Group A showed a decreased incidence of urethral stricture (4/23 vs. 15/35) and false urethra formation (0/23 vs. 7/35).
  • No significant differences were observed in urinary infection, incontinence, or impotence between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible endoscopic realignment is a minimally invasive technique with shorter operation times.
  • This approach leads to fewer complications, such as strictures and false urethras, compared to open realignment.