Success Rate of Urethroplasty
Urethroplasty success depends on stricture location, length, cause and prior surgery. Learn how surgeons define success and monitor for recurrence.
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Reconstructive Urology
Sexual Function After Urethroplasty
Learn how urethroplasty can affect erections, ejaculation, penile sensation and sexual recovery, and when persistent changes should be evaluated.
Erection After Urethroplasty
Erections may occur while a catheter is still present after urethroplasty. Learn what is usually normal and when pain, swelling…
Perineal Urethrostomy Explained
Perineal urethrostomy creates a permanent urinary opening in the perineum. Learn who may benefit, how it is performed, recovery and…
Redo Urethroplasty After Failed Surgery
Redo urethroplasty treats a stricture that has returned after previous reconstruction. Learn how recurrence is mapped and how the repeat…
Buccal Mucosa Graft: What Happens to the Mouth After Urethroplasty?
Learn what happens to the mouth after buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty, including pain, diet, mouth opening, numbness and typical donor-site…
Catheter After Urethroplasty
A catheter protects the urethral repair while it heals. Learn how long it may stay, common catheter problems and warning…
Female Urethroplasty Explained
Female urethroplasty reconstructs a recurrent female urethral stricture. Learn about graft and flap options, recovery, continence and follow-up.
VIU vs Urethroplasty: Which Is Better?
Compare VIU and urethroplasty for urethral stricture, including ideal candidates, durability, recovery, recurrence and how a urologist chooses between them.
Buccal Mucosal Graft Urethroplasty
Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty uses inner-cheek lining to widen a scarred urethra. Learn how the graft is used, mouth recovery…
Anastomotic Urethroplasty / End-to-End Urethroplasty
Anastomotic urethroplasty removes a short scar and reconnects healthy urethral ends. Learn when this repair is suitable and what recovery…
Staged Urethroplasty Explained
Staged urethroplasty reconstructs a complex urethra over more than one operation. Learn why staging is used, what happens between stages…