Value of repeated endoscopic urethrotomy for treatment of male urethral stricture

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of repeated endoscopic u re throtomy for treatment of male urethral stricture.Methods The outcomes of repeated endoscopic urethrotomy in 296 male patients with urethral s tricture were analysed.Results The surgery was suuessful in 261 patients (88.2%),of whom 217 under went a single operations,32 twice operation, a nd 12 three times operations.The surgical intervention repeated more than three times failed in 35 patients(11.8%),of whom 26 were treated with memory alloy sp iral stents,and 9 required opensurgery.Conclusions Endoscopic u rethrotomy is an efficacious treatment for male urethral stricture, but repeated operation is of limited value.