Tunnelization of the Urethra

Tunneling of the urethra: choosing the optimal technique **Tunneling is a minimally invasive and safe operation. During surgery, the bladder may be catheterized after the urethra has returned to its original position. It is possible to use local anesthesia, both intravesical and intraurethral, ​​to relieve pain. For men who feel uncomfortable using the toilet or have difficulty urinating, a urinary catheter may be used both during surgery and throughout hospitalization. **

**Recommended:**

- conducting an ultrasound examination before surgery, including urine testing for sterility and urine culture. As well as a bacteriological test for urine. Although this is a very rare practice, it is sometimes necessary to perform a cystoscopy to identify problems in the lower urethra or prostate. - Doctors should warn the patient that returning function after surgery may be a long process, and a return visit to the doctor may be required. You will need to prepare for this. Patients, especially men, are advised not to visit the toilet when leaving the hospital the next day. The dressing should be kept until the next day to ensure the desired condition of the genital organ. This applies to post-operative care.

2. Catheter passage is the most important part of infection control. It is important to inform patients about this tactic and the reasons: - some areas in the canal without treatment can heal only after 7 days. Fortunately, the average period of time does not exceed this period. - the use of a catheter reduces bladder infections and reduces the likelihood of complications. For this reason, all patients should be offered the short catheter method.

3. Patients should be aware that: - catheters and urinary tubes may be inserted into the ureters to remove excess urine. For other patients, such procedures are part of a general examination, such as a cystoscopy. This procedure uses a flexible tube (cystoscope) to view the inside of the bladder. The most common concerns patients have are the need to have a bladder tube in the area of ​​the bladder, changing the toilet, or using a drainage funnel to facilitate urine leakage. These are all side effects of a medical procedure that can be healed over time. Most of these can be minimized to the extent that the patient continues to live normally after medical intervention.