Urethroplasty is a surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct the urethra, the tube responsible for carrying urine from the bladder to the external urinary opening (meatus). This surgery becomes necessary when the urethra sustains damage, becomes narrowed (urethral stricture), or becomes blocked due to various factors.
Urethral strictures can develop from inflammation, injury, infection, previous surgeries, or congenital conditions, leading to symptoms such as difficulty urinating, urinary retention, and recurrent urinary tract infections. Urethroplasty is the gold standard treatment for longer or complex urethral strictures that cannot be effectively managed with less invasive methods.
During the urethroplasty procedure, our skilled surgeons make an incision in the affected area of the urethra. Depending on the extent and characteristics of the stricture, they may remove the narrowed segment or utilise graft tissue to reconstruct and widen the urethra. Graft tissue can be sourced from the buccal mucosa (inside the mouth), skin, or other body areas. The choice of surgical technique is tailored to each patient's unique circumstances.
