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More effective results to achieve an optimal quality of life for the patient with urethral stricture or narrowing with solutions that prevent recurrence.
The urethra is the tube through which urine is expelled from the bladder to the outside. We speak of urethral stricture when there is a narrowing or obstruction of this duct.
- Super-specialized urologists
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- Minimally invasive approach
- More than 16,000 patients successfully treated
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Experience
Although the treatment of urethral stricture will depend on each particular case, it requires a medical team specialized in its management, which guarantees good results. In this sense, the Spanish Urology Association recommends resorting to teams with a high level of experience in this type of intervention in order to resolve them without risk.
ROC Clinic's medical team is formed by highly qualified urologists to treat urethral stricture with minimally invasive and restorative surgical techniques. In this sense, the Andrology and Reconstructive Surgery Unit led by Dr. Javier Romero-Otero-Otero is one of the two authorized by the Ministry of Health to perform complex surgeries of the male genital area.
Among the therapeutic options for urethral stricture are: catheterization, urethral dilatation, endoscopic urethrotomy and urethroplasty. The most frequent complication of these procedures, with the exception of urinary tract infections, is recurrence of stricture, which can occur up to several years after surgery, so frequent follow-up examinations are necessary for at least one year after treatment.
Our professionals provide individualized treatment with great surgical specialization, guaranteeing excellence in the care of each patient.
Your quality of life is our goal
At ROC Clinic our priority is to provide excellent medical care with minimal disruption to our patients' lives. Therefore, we put all our efforts in finding the safest, least complicated medical solution that allows you to quickly return to your normal life.
The postoperative period after treatment of urethral stricture depends on the type of surgery performed. In mild cases treated with dilatations, the patient can go home after the operation. However, in more complex cases, which require plasty, one or two days of hospitalization may be necessary.
They ask us in the Consultation
What is the best treatment for urethral stricture?
This will depend on the location of the stricture, the length and the previous surgeries we have performed on the stricture. The first step is to perform an internal urethrotomy, but in many cases more aggressive surgeries will have to be performed.
Is self-catheterization effective in treating urethral stricture?
No. Self-catheterization may be a marginal option in some patients but it is not an effective treatment to solve the problem in most people.
What causes urethral stricture?
It may be due to congenital, inflammatory, infectious or traumatic reasons. It can also occur due to urethral tumors, dermatological diseases or medical procedures involving the introduction of an instrument through the urethra.
What happens if I don't treat my urethral stricture?
If left untreated, the situation may worsen over time. As the obstruction increases, the bladder will begin to hold urine and problems such as acute urinary retention, bladder diverticula, hydronephrosis, renal failure or stones in the bladder, kidney or ureter may occur.
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