PROCEDURES
URETHRA
URETHRAL DILATATION
INTERNAL URETHROTOMY
URETHROPLASTY
URETHROPLASTY
OVERVIEW
A Urethroplasty is a procedure that is performed for the treatment of urethral strictures (narrowing of the urethra). Urethral strictures occur when the urethra becomes narrow as a result of inflammation, causing a restriction to urinary flow. Urethral strictures can cause pain during urination, as well as urethral discharge and swelling in the penis. Some patients may experience an inability to control urination, weak urine flow, and sudden urges to urinate frequently.
Strictures block the normal flow of urine, which results in urine backing up in the kidneys and the ureters, causing an infection or kidney damage.
During a urethroplasty, Dr Singh will make an incision near the area where the stricture is located, and he will cut out any damaged tissue at the site of the stricture. The urologist will then reconstruct the urethra by sewing the two ends of the urethra back together to ensure that any obstructions are repaired and normal function is restored. Dr Singh may also use skin or tissue taken from another part of the body to repair the urethra.
In some cases, Dr Singh may recommend more than one procedure to be performed in order to repair the urethra, such as cutting skin and tissue from another part of the body to repair the urethra. After the procedure, Dr Singh will stitch or staple close the incisions. A catheter will then be inserted into the bladder to assist in draining urine until you are healed.
After the procedure, you will be transferred to a recovery room. Dr Singh will prescribe pain medication to ease pain and manage discomfort as well. You may walk again when you feel you are capable of walking again. Dr Singh will teach you coughing and breathing techniques to assist in keeping your lungs clear and preventing pneumonia. Recovery time varies from person to person. You will be discharged when you are deemed fit enough, and an appointment will be set for a checkup.
