Urethral Stricture Surgery

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Urethral Stricture Surgery in Vadodara

Urethral stricture surgery in Vadodara is performed by Dr. Ravi Upadhyay for patients dealing with narrowing of the urethra that obstructs normal urine flow. This condition, often underdiagnosed, can significantly affect quality of life if left untreated, making accurate diagnosis and appropriate reconstructive treatment important.

What Causes Urethral Stricture

Scar tissue formation within the urethra, often resulting from prior infection, injury or previous surgical procedures, is the most common cause of urethral stricture. Other contributing causes include prolonged catheter use, certain sexually transmitted infections left untreated, and in some cases, congenital narrowing present from birth.

Scar tissue from prior infection or injury
Complications following previous urological procedures or catheter use
Untreated sexually transmitted infections
Congenital narrowing present from birth
Trauma to the pelvic or genital area

Recognizing the Symptoms

Symptoms often develop gradually and can be mistaken for other urinary conditions, which makes proper evaluation important.

Weak or spraying urine stream
Straining to urinate
Frequent urinary tract infections
Incomplete bladder emptying
In severe cases, complete inability to urinate

Treatment Approaches

Dilation to gently widen the narrowed section for mild cases
Urethrotomy, a minimally invasive procedure to cut the stricture internally
Urethroplasty, a reconstructive surgical procedure offering the most durable long term results for recurrent or complex strictures

Dr. Upadhyay evaluates stricture length, location and recurrence history to determine which approach offers the best long term outcome, since simpler procedures like dilation often provide only temporary relief for more significant strictures.

How is urethral stricture diagnosed?

Diagnosis typically involves uroflowmetry to measure urine flow, along with imaging or cystoscopy to visualize the narrowed segment directly.

Is urethral stricture surgery a permanent fix?

Urethroplasty generally offers the most durable, long term results, while simpler procedures like dilation may require repeat treatment over time.

Can urethral stricture come back after treatment?

Recurrence is possible, particularly with less invasive treatments like dilation, which is why treatment choice is based on stricture characteristics.

Is urethral stricture common?

It is more common than many people realize, particularly among men with a history of prior urological procedures or infections.

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