Diagnosis and treatment of urethral stricture — narrowing of the urine passage — by urologist Dr. Anand Utture in Bandra, Mahim and Khar.
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, usually caused by scar tissue. It commonly causes a weak or split urine stream, straining and incomplete emptying. Treatment depends on the length and location of the narrowing and ranges from endoscopic urethrotomy (including laser) to reconstructive urethroplasty.
Weak or spraying stream, straining to pass urine, dribbling, feeling of incomplete emptying, repeated UTIs
Injury to the pelvis or groin, previous catheters or urological procedures, infections and inflammation
Uroflowmetry, ultrasound for residual urine, and retrograde urethrogram (RGU) or cystoscopy to map the stricture
An endoscopic procedure through the urine passage to open short strictures, with no external cut.
Gradual widening of the narrowed segment in selected patients.
Reconstructive surgery for longer or recurring strictures, which offers the most durable results in suitable cases.
Short-term catheter care after the procedure and regular flow tests to check for recurrence.
Left untreated, a stricture can gradually worsen, leading to repeated infections, bladder stones, bladder damage or sudden inability to pass urine. Early evaluation gives more treatment choices and better long-term outcomes.
Dr. Anand Utture plans treatment after mapping the stricture carefully, so that the chosen procedure matches its length and location. Consultations at Lilavati Hospital (Bandra West), S.L. Raheja Hospital (Mahim West) and P.D. Hinduja Khar Facility (Khar West).
Short strictures are often treated endoscopically through the urine passage without any external cut. Longer or recurring strictures may need urethroplasty for a lasting result.
Most patients go home within a day or two, usually with a catheter for a short period. Your urologist will advise follow-up flow tests.
Yes, strictures can recur, especially after repeated endoscopic procedures. Regular follow-up helps detect recurrence early, and urethroplasty is considered when strictures keep returning.
Dr. Anand Utture treats urethral stricture at Lilavati Hospital (Bandra West), S.L. Raheja Hospital (Mahim West) and P.D. Hinduja Khar Facility (Khar West).
Book a consultation with Dr. Anand Utture, Head of Urology, S.L. Raheja Hospital — Bandra, Mahim & Khar
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