Long‐term Results of Optical Wrethrotomy

Abstract

In a 7-year period 137 men with urethral stricture underwent optical urethrotomy. Over 91% were relieved of their stricture symptoms and required no further treatment, including 41 patients in whom the follow-up period exceeded 4 years. The surgical technique is outlined. Strictures with the best prospect of cure were short and single. Optical urethrotomy is confirmed as the treatment of choice in strictures of the male urethra.

Management of recurrent urethral strictures after hypospadias repair: Is there a role for repeat dilation or endoscopic incision?

“…It should also be noted that DVIU is not free from complications. Although mostly published in the adult literature, complications from DVIU can be as high as 27% [11].…”

Optical Internal Urethrotomy for Urethral Stricture Under a New Local Anaesthesia Technique

“…The result of O.I.U. had been generally optimistic [2,3,4,5]. However, some studies have shown lower cure rate.…”

Η Συμβολη Της Ουρηθρουπερηχογραφιας Στην Εκτιμηση Των Στενωματων Της Ουρηθρας

“…Η υποτροπή των στενωμάτων μετά εσωτ. ουρηθροτομία οφείλεται κυρίως στο βάθος της περιουρηθρικής ίνωσης και είναι γνωστό ότι το 15% των στενωμάτων θα υποτροπιάσουν μετά από οπτική ουρηθροτομή (25,26,31,32) και το πρόβλημα είναι να προβλεφθεί πιο στένωμα θα υποτροπιά σει μετά από κάποια ενδοσκοπική αντιμετώπιση (33,39,42).…”