Urethrotomy

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Urethrotomy

Urethrotomy (pronounced: yoo-ree-throt-uh-mee) is a surgical procedure that involves incision of the urethra for relief of stricture.

Etymology

The term "urethrotomy" is derived from the Greek words "ourethra" meaning "urinary canal" and "tome" meaning "cutting".

Procedure

Urethrotomy is typically performed under general or spinal anesthesia. The procedure involves the use of a special instrument called a urethrotome, which is inserted into the urethra. The urethrotome has a small knife that is used to cut the stricture, thereby widening the urethra and improving urine flow.

Types

There are two main types of urethrotomy: internal and external.

  • Internal urethrotomy (internal urethrotomy) involves making an incision in the urethra from the inside using a urethrotome.
  • External urethrotomy (external urethrotomy) involves making an incision in the urethra from the outside.

Related Terms

  • Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
  • Stricture: A narrowing of a section of the urethra.
  • Urethrotome: A surgical instrument used in urethrotomy.
  • Anesthesia: A way to control pain during a surgery or procedure by using medicine called anesthetics.

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