About Optical Internal Urethrotomy Short
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no external incisions.Typically performed as a day-care or short-stay surgery.Precise visualization and treatment using an optical instrument.Generally offers faster recovery and less post-operative pain than open surgery.Primary goal is to restore normal urine flow and relieve obstructive symptoms.
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic urethral stricture causing difficulty urinating, weak stream, or straining.
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to poor bladder emptying.
- Urinary retention (inability to pass urine).
- Strictures that are short in length (often less than 1-2 cm) and not too dense.
- Diagnostic confirmation of stricture location and length via prior imaging or cystoscopy.
How to prepare
- Complete pre-anesthetic check-up including blood tests and ECG.
- Informed consent discussion detailing the procedure, benefits, and risks.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure if general or spinal anesthesia is planned.
- Treatment of any active urinary infection with antibiotics prior to surgery.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after the procedure (hematuria).
- Infection, including urinary tract infection (UTI).
- Injury to surrounding structures or perforation of the urethra.
- Recurrence of the stricture over time, which may require repeat procedures.
- Pain or burning sensation during urination in the initial recovery period.
- Rare risks related to anesthesia.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Patients can usually go home the same day or after an overnight observation.
- A temporary urinary catheter may be left in place for 1-3 days to aid healing.
- Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters daily) to flush the urinary system.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for at least 1-2 weeks.
- Take prescribed antibiotics and pain medications as directed.
- Attend follow-up appointments for catheter removal and to monitor urine flow.
- Report any fever, severe pain, inability to urinate, or heavy bleeding to the doctor immediately.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-1 days
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Expected recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering optical internal urethrotomy short in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for optical internal urethrotomy short in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform optical internal urethrotomy short. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for optical internal urethrotomy short compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Optical Internal Urethrotomy Short in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing optical internal urethrotomy short.
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