Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cryosurgery for the urethral syndrome.

P Boreham

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |February 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cryosurgery effectively treats female urethral syndrome with a high success rate. This simple, safe outpatient procedure offers significant symptom relief for most patients.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Metronidazole resistant Trichomonas vaginalis in Brisbane.

    The Medical journal of Australia·1993
    Same author

    Cryosurgery for the urethral syndrome: preliminary communication.

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine·1980
    Same author

    The informative process in private medical consultations: a preliminary investigation.

    Social science & medicine·1978
    Same author

    RETROPUBIC PROSTATECTOMY WITH HYPOTENSIVE ANAESTHESIA.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·1964
    Same author

    [Implantation metastases from cancer of the large bowel].

    The British journal of surgery·1958
    Same author

    Benign strictures of the colon.

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·1957

    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Gynecology

    Background:

    • Female urethral syndrome is a challenging condition.
    • Previous cryosurgery techniques have been explored.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe and evaluate a new cryosurgery technique for female urethral syndrome.
    • To assess the efficacy and safety of this treatment.

    Main Methods:

    • A specially devised guard/applicator was used for cryosurgery.
    • Treatment was performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting.
    • Over 350 cases were treated, with 111 undergoing detailed follow-up.

    Main Results:

    • 95% of patients (93/111) showed improvement.
    • No patients experienced worsening of symptoms.
    • Only 10 patients required a second treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • The described cryosurgery technique is simple, safe, and effective for female urethral syndrome.
    • The majority of patients reported symptom relief and satisfaction.
    • This method offers a valuable treatment option with minimal complications.

    Related Experiment Videos