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Technical
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urethroplasty
Pronunciation: yur-EE-throh-plas-tee
Surgical reconstruction of the urethra to repair strictures or congenital abnormalities.
Full Definition
Urethroplasty encompasses various surgical techniques for reconstructing the urethra, primarily to treat urethral strictures but also congenital conditions like hypospadias. Procedures include end-to-end anastomosis, patch grafting using buccal mucosa or skin grafts, and staged repairs for complex strictures. The choice of technique depends on stricture length, location, etiology, and tissue quality. Success is measured by symptom resolution and absence of recurrent stricture.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish from simple urethrotomy (incision) or dilation procedures.
In Context
- "Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty was performed for a 4cm bulbar urethral stricture." — Operative report
- "The patient requires staged urethroplasty due to the complexity of the panurethral stricture." — Surgical consultation
Also known as
urethral reconstruction
stricture repair
Don't confuse with
urethrotomy
urethral dilation