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Urethroplasty is underutilized for anterior urethral strictures. Formal training in urethroplasty significantly increases surgeon recommendations, suggesting improved training can boost utilization of this effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Education
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Urethroplasty is an effective treatment for anterior urethral strictures.
  • It is underutilized compared to less effective treatments like internal urethrotomy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify provider-level barriers to urethroplasty utilization.
  • To determine factors associated with recommending urethroplasty.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous online survey was distributed to Mid-Atlantic American Urological Association members.
  • Six clinical scenarios were presented to assess urethroplasty recommendation rates.
  • Multivariate logistic regression analyzed factors influencing urethroplasty recommendation.

Main Results:

  • Only 16% of surveyed urologists completed the survey (88 respondents).
  • Formal urethroplasty training was the only factor associated with a higher likelihood of recommending urethroplasty.
  • The most cited barriers were distance to a urethroplasty surgeon and concern over complications.

Conclusions:

  • Urethroplasty remains underutilized for anterior urethral strictures.
  • Increased exposure to urethroplasty during surgical training may improve its appropriate utilization.
  • Addressing barriers like surgeon proximity and complication concerns is crucial.