Reconstructive Urology Treatment in India

Vivaan Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Vivaan Bhatia, a 28-year-old software engineer, was involved in a serious motorcycle accident two years ago. The pelvic trauma resulted in a complete urethral stricture, making it impossible for him to urinate normally. For two years, he relied on a permanent suprapubic catheter, a tube inserted directly into his bladder through his abdomen. This required constant maintenance, caused recurrent infections, and made him feel isolated and dependent, severely impacting his confidence and social life. His urologist recommended a complex urethral reconstruction using a buccal mucosal graft, taking tissue from his cheek to rebuild the damaged urethra. The multi-stage procedure was daunting, but Vivaan was determined. The surgery was successful, though the recovery involved weeks of a temporary catheter and significant discomfort. After the final stage, his new urethra was tested and worked. The day his suprapubic tube was permanently removed, and he urinated normally for the first time in years, was profoundly emotional. The physical and emotional burden lifted; he regained a sense of autonomy and wholeness, allowing him to re-engage with life, travel, and relationships without the constant anchor of medical equipment.