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  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Rising incidence of prostate treatment and associated complications.
  • Urethral strictures and stenoses represent common post-treatment challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the management strategies for urethral strictures following prostate treatments.
  • To discuss the spectrum of treatment options based on obstruction characteristics and patient factors.
  • To emphasize individualized care in addressing these complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current therapeutic approaches for urethral strictures.
  • Categorization of treatments from less invasive to more invasive procedures.
  • Consideration of patient-specific factors in treatment selection.

Main Results:

  • Less invasive therapies like dilation and urethrotomy are recommended first-line treatments.
  • More invasive options including substitution, flap, and anastomotic urethroplasty are reserved for complex cases.
  • Management is tailored to stricture length, location, and patient health.

Conclusions:

  • Individualized management is crucial for urethral strictures post-prostate treatment.
  • A stepwise approach, prioritizing less invasive options, is generally preferred.
  • Effective treatment requires careful consideration of anatomical and patient-related factors.