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Clinical study of endoscopic urethrotomy for treating urethral stricture in 24 cases

PU Guang-ping

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Objective:To evaluate the method and efficacy of endoscopic urethrotomy for treating urethral stricture.Methods:The clinical data in 24 cases of urethral stricture treated by endoscopic urethrotomy were retrospectively analyzed.Results:The operation in 24 cases was successfully completed.During urethrotomy by electric knife,the excessive scar tissues were removed in 19 cases.After operation,79% of cases had smooth voiding with the maximum urine flow rate of more than 15mL/s.Whereas,those in poor efficacy had longer section of urethral stricture and were cured by converting to open operation.Conclusion:Endoscopic urethrotomy has satisfactory efficcacy for treating urethral stricture.

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Key concepts: Urethrotomy, Medicine, Urethral stricture, Surgery, Clinical efficacy, Urethra, Endoscopic treatment, Endoscopy