Urethroplasty

Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure conducted to correct scar tissue blockage of the urethra called urethral stricture. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder (through the penis in males) to the outside of the body. A urethral stricture can occur anywhere in the urethra. A urethral stricture is a scarred or hardened area that causes narrowing of the caliber of the urethra. The stricture eventually reduces or obstructs the flow of urine out of the bladder, making it difficult to urinate. The bladder therefore must work harder to push the urine through the narrowed area of the urethra.

Urethroplasty is performed under general anesthesia. Two Urethroplasty techniques are commonly used:

No heavy lifting is recommended for 4 weeks after Urethroplasty surgery. Driving is also not advised for 3 weeks. Sexual activity can be resumed only after 6 weeks.

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