Introduction
Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture). The urethra is the tube that moves urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis. Urethral stricture makes it difficult or painful to pass urine, and can increase your risk of having more frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal of surgery is to remove urethral stricture and restore the normal flow of urine.
Urethrotomy is performed by passing a thin tube with a light and camera on the end (cystoscope) into the urethra. An instrument is used to cut a gap in any strictures and widen the urethra.
Tell a health care provider about:
Any allergies you have.
All medicines you are taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye …show more content…
What happens after the procedure?
You will continue to have a catheter draining your urine. The catheter may be left in for a few days or weeks, depending on the size of the stricture.
You will be shown how to care for your catheter.
You may have some blood leaking from around the catheter when you pass urine.
Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored until the medicines you were given have worn off.
Do not drive for 24 hours if you were given a sedative.
You may have to wear compression stockings. These stockings help to prevent blood clots and reduce swelling in your legs.
Summary
Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture).
This procedure is performed by passing a thin tube with a light and camera on the end (cystoscope) into the urethra. An instrument is used to cut a gap in any strictures and widen the urethra.
A thin, flexible tube (catheter) may be inserted through your urethra and into your bladder to hold the gap open while it heals. The catheter will help drain your urine.
The catheter may be left in for a few days or weeks, after the procedure, depending on the size of the
Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture). The urethra is the tube that moves urine from the bladder out through the tip of the penis. Urethral stricture makes it difficult or painful to pass urine, and can increase your risk of having more frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs). The goal of surgery is to remove urethral stricture and restore the normal flow of urine.
Urethrotomy is performed by passing a thin tube with a light and camera on the end (cystoscope) into the urethra. An instrument is used to cut a gap in any strictures and widen the urethra.
Tell a health care provider about:
Any allergies you have.
All medicines you are taking, including vitamins, herbs, eye …show more content…
What happens after the procedure?
You will continue to have a catheter draining your urine. The catheter may be left in for a few days or weeks, depending on the size of the stricture.
You will be shown how to care for your catheter.
You may have some blood leaking from around the catheter when you pass urine.
Your blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and blood oxygen level will be monitored until the medicines you were given have worn off.
Do not drive for 24 hours if you were given a sedative.
You may have to wear compression stockings. These stockings help to prevent blood clots and reduce swelling in your legs.
Summary
Urethrotomy is a surgery to treat a section of the urethra that is too narrow (urethral stricture).
This procedure is performed by passing a thin tube with a light and camera on the end (cystoscope) into the urethra. An instrument is used to cut a gap in any strictures and widen the urethra.
A thin, flexible tube (catheter) may be inserted through your urethra and into your bladder to hold the gap open while it heals. The catheter will help drain your urine.
The catheter may be left in for a few days or weeks, after the procedure, depending on the size of the