PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Urethral surgery is rapidly changing because of developments in techniques. The aim of this paper is to provide an update and a review of the most significant surgical options and their outcomes in the treatment of urethral strictures. RECENT FINDINGS: Indications and results of anastomotic repair, pedicled flap, free graft and complex urethral reconstruction are reported. New trends such as dorsal urethroplasty and the use of buccal mucosa are reviewed. SUMMARY: Most urethral strictures can be managed successfully by urethral surgery. A wide spectrum of effective procedures is available. To obtain optimal results, adequate knowledge and experience of the most common techniques are required.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Urethral surgery is rapidly changing because of developments in techniques. The aim of this paper is to provide an update and a review of the most significant surgical options and their outcomes in the treatment of urethral strictures. RECENT FINDINGS: Indications and results of anastomotic repair, pedicled flap, free graft and complex urethral reconstruction are reported. New trends such as dorsal urethroplasty and the use of buccal mucosa are reviewed. SUMMARY: Most urethral strictures can be managed successfully by urethral surgery. A wide spectrum of effective procedures is available. To obtain optimal results, adequate knowledge and experience of the most common techniques are required.
Authors: Atlantida Raya-Rivera; Diego R Esquiliano; James J Yoo; Esther Lopez-Bayghen; Shay Soker; Anthony Atala Journal: Lancet Date: 2011-04-02 Impact factor: 79.321