Surgery of the urethra

What is surgery of the urethra? 

The urethra is the canal that enables the urine in the bladder to flow out of the body. Urethra surgery is the operation to fix any issues that can be seen during this process.

Why is urethra surgery done? 

Urethra surgeries can be done for multiple reasons. The first one is the urethral strictures, during which the urethra is narrowed due to several reasons such as trauma or infection. Since this is a serious problem that will not go away on its own, surgery is often recommended to avoid any further related issues such as urinary tract infections. Another one aims at treating incontinence and is known as sling surgery. In this surgery, a sling is being placed in the urethra to provide support and ultimately enable the patient to control his/her urination. In case of serious injuries on the urethra, urethra reconstruction surgery can also be done.

What are the risks of Surgery on the urethra?

The most common complications that can be seen with urethra surgery are infection, bleeding, fistulae, and foley catheter malfunction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to recover from urethra surgery?

Even though the recovery process is relatively fast in the aftermath of urethra surgery, the fading away of the swelling can take multiple weeks.

How is urethra surgery done?

An endoscope is being used during the urethra surgery so that an incision can be done within the urethra, which broadens the narrowed stricture. 

Why would you need urethra surgery?

The reasons for having urethra surgery can be summarized as trauma, infection, and other reasons that negatively impact the urination process. 

Is urethroplasty major surgery?

Urethra surgery often lasts about 3-8 hours, which suggests that it is not minor surgery.

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