Optical urethrotomy
Telescopic inspection of the urethra and bladder with incision of a stricture (narrowing caused by scar tissue) using a visual knife or laser fibre
- Speciality Urology
- Urgency elective
- Duration 15 to 30 min
- Blood Loss minimal
- Anaesthesia General Anaesthetic
- Anaesthesia II Regional: Spinal, +/- Sedation
- Procedures Urinary catheter
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets, Injection (im, iv)
- Hospital Stay 1 to 3 days
- Full Recovery 1 to 2 weeks
- More Information The Dudley Group NHS
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