Surgical management of female urethral strictures

Transl Androl Urol. 2017 Jul;6(Suppl 2):S76-S80. doi: 10.21037/tau.2017.01.20.

Abstract

Female urethral stricture (FUS) represents a rare condition, yet one that can cause significant, bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Historically, urethral dilation has been a preferred treatment choice for these patients. A variety of reconstructive surgical techniques have been described in recent years to provide more definitive management in this challenging group of patients. We present an overview of FUS and a summary of surgical management options.

Keywords: Female urethral stricture (FUS); operative technique; reconstructive urology; urethroplasty.

Publication types

  • Review