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Surgical management of urethral prolapse in five steps: A technical note
Gautier Chene1, Erdogan Nohuz2, Emanuele Cerruto2
1Department of Gynecology, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant, HFME, 59 boulevard Pinel, University hospital of Lyon, 69500 Bron, France; EMR 3738 CICLY, University Claude Bernard of Lyon 1, 69000 Lyon, France.
Urethral prolapse, a condition where urethral tissue everts, can cause symptoms, especially in postmenopausal women. This note details a 5-step surgical strategy for managing this condition.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Techniques
Background:
- Urethral prolapse involves the eversion of urethral mucosa.
- It can manifest with symptoms, particularly in postmenopausal women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a structured 5-step surgical strategy for managing urethral prolapse.
Main Methods:
- A technical note outlining a 5-step surgical approach.
Main Results:
- The described surgical strategy provides a clear, step-by-step method for addressing urethral prolapse.
Conclusions:
- A standardized surgical approach can effectively manage symptomatic urethral prolapse in women.
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