Urination problems do not always originate from the prostate. Sometimes, a narrowed urethra may be responsible. After diagnostic testing, the urethra can now be dialated using minimally invasive procedures.

The surgery takes about an hour and is performed under general anesthesia or cross-stitch. The average hospital stay is about 2 days.  A catheter is inserted during the operation and is usually removed the day after the surgery.

Checklist Surgery for urethral stricture:

Prior to surgery

Laboratory results, chest x-ray, clearance for surgery

Admission: the day of the surgery