Korean J Urol.  1983 Apr;24(2):240-246.

Clinical Observation on Transpubic Urethroplasty for Posterior Urethral Stricture

• Chang SK
• Kwon MA

Abstract

Transpubic approach provides ease and accuracy of anastomosis under direct vision for posterior urethroplasty. It is greatly helpful especially for stricture greater than 3 cm in length or obliterated complex posterior urethral stricture. 9 patients underwent transpubic posterior urethroplasty at the Department of urology. Kyungpook National University Hospital during the period from January. 1979 to May, 1982. Of these 9 patients, 7 underwent by Waterhouse's and 2 by Allen's. Postoperatively. 6 had satisfactory results without orthopedic disability. voiding problem or impaired sexual potency. One needed periodic urethral dilatation for anterior urethral stricture. The results in 2 cases were regarded failed, with development of restricture at the anastomotic site and urinary incontinence, respectively.

Keyword

urethroplasty; urethral stricture

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic
Dilatation
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Humans
Orthopedics
Urethral Stricture*
Urinary Incontinence
Urology