Urethrotomy Perineal

Perineal urethrotomy is a surgical procedure aimed at treating diseases of the urethra. One common example is a narrowing of the urethra and an accompanying weak stream of urine. However, there are several other conditions that can lead to perineal urethrotomy.

The urethral canal is a tube that connects the bladder to the outside environment. It has a length of 25 to 28 cm. The urethra in the posterior wall of the perineum is located between the urethral groove and the lateral ridge. The posterior urethra opens on both sides with two vestibule lagoons. During urethral movement, the lagoons open, their streams connect and extend beyond the human body. Possible causes of narrowing of the urethra can be various processes or changes: adhesions, scars, atherosclerosis, chronic thrombophlebitis and other diseases. This is often the cause of urinary incontinence and urinary problems, which can cause inconvenience and frustration in a person's life. Sometimes a narrowed urethra does not pose a serious threat to health even without surgical intervention, but the quality of life can be significantly reduced.

As a rule, urethral injection is performed under local anesthesia, which reduces blood loss during the operation to a minimum. The doctor makes a small incision in the area of ​​the back wall of the groin muscle between the fold and the lateral fold. Using endoscopic equipment, he gets rid of abnormal tissue inside the urethra, eliminating the narrowing in this area. Typically, the postoperative period