Urethroplasty is the repair of the injured urethral walls by operating. The procedure is performed for rectifying the scar tissue in urethral opening known as urethral stricture. The urethra is in the form of a tube carrying urine from the bladder to excretion. The urethral stricture is thickened and scarred making it difficult for the person to pass urine. This involves the strain in the urethra to push the urine outside. The surgery is to be performed by experts in this particular field.
Symptoms:
- A decrease in the urine flow rate
- Time extension in emptying the bladder
- Frequent urination
- Sudden urge to urinate
- Urine infections
- Incomplete emptying sensation
Causes of the urethral stricture
- Hypospadias treatment including surgery
- Damage in the urethral opening
Diagnosis:
- Physical examination
- Urethroscopy/ cystoscopy
- X-ray of the urethra
- Bladder scan for checking post-void residual
- Urinalysis
- Urine culture to detect the presence of infection
Urethroplasty surgery restores the functioning of the urethra and removes urinary tract infections.
The benefits of urethroplasty surgery are 70-80%. The urethrotomy cost in India ranges from 35000 to 175000 for Indians to International patients.
Types of urethroplasty are
Anastomotic urethroplasty
Tissue transfer urethroplasty
Urethrotomy cost is cost-effective with varied facilities.
Benefits of urethroplasty
Makes the passage of urine comfortable and easy.
Reduces the risk of orchitis, prostatitis, and recurrent urinary infection
Recovery:
The physician will instruct you on the recovery options. You are instructed for
- Taking care of the incision.
- Take medicines according to the physician’s instructions.
- Refrain from carrying heavy objects
- Walking is suggested
- Stay hydrated to prevent odor and dehydration
Urethroplasty surgeons in India charge affordable prices. Cost-effective with cutting-edge technologies provide value for your money. Personalized care is rendered with our dedicated hospital staff ensuring satisfaction. The operating time of urethroplasty is 3 to 8 hours by staying in the hospitals for 3 days.
