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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Urethral strictures are common, frequently affecting the bulbar urethra but also occurring in penile, glandular, or membranous regions.
  • Iatrogenic causes are a significant factor in the development of urethral strictures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and treatment strategies for urethral strictures.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Radiologic diagnosis using cystourethrography.
  • Surgical interventions including Sachse urethrotomy, end-to-end anastomosis, graft/flap urethroplasty, and perineal urethrostomy.

Main Results:

  • Cystourethrography provides an easy and safe method for diagnosis.
  • Sachse urethrotomy offers permanent relief for short, initial bulbar strictures.
  • Open surgery is essential for recurrent strictures or those in other locations, offering the only chance for a cure.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment choice depends on stricture location, recurrence, and patient comorbidities.
  • Delayed open surgery can lead to disease progression and a poorer prognosis, irrespective of treatment modality.