We describe our experience with 20 patients undergoing 1-stage correction of an anterior urethral stricture using a buccal mucosa patch graft. This technique was used for treatment of short strictures (1 to 2 cm.) that usually required a 2 to 4 cm. repair, making excision and end-to-end anastomosis impractical. Results were excellent in 18 patients, while 2 required revision for recurrent stricture. Urethrocutaneous fistulas and diverticulas were not encountered in our series. The buccal mucosa patch graft is hairless and, therefore, it can tolerate trauma and infection adequately. This technique represents a reasonable alternative when penile skin cannot be used or endoscopic manipulation is not indicated.
Objective: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC)/ laparoscopic sacrohysteropexy (LSH) at 1-year follow-up for female pelvic-organ prolapse (POP).
Our urethroplasty technique can be used to correct various types of anterior urethral stricture or hypospadias associated with insufficient penile or preputial skin.
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