Transurethral thulium laser urethrotomy for urethral stricture / 中华男科学杂志
National Journal of Andrology
;
(12): 832-834, 2011.
Artículo
en Chino
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-305779
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the effect of endourethrotomy with thulium laser as a minimally invasive treatment for urethral stricture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We treated 36 cases of urethral stricture or atresia by endourethrotomy with thulium laser, restored the urethral continuity by vaporization excision of the scar tissue, and observed the clinical effects and complications.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The mean operation time was 35 min, ranging from 10 to 90 min. Smooth urination was achieved after 2-6 weeks of catheter indwelling, with no urinary incontinence. The patients were followed up for 4-24 (mean 12) months, during which 27 did not need any reintervention, 5 developed urinary thinning but cured by urethral dilation, 3 received another laser urethrotomy for previous negligence of timely urethral dilation, and the other 1 underwent open urethroplasty.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Thulium laser urethrotomy is a safe and effective minimally invasive option for short urethral stricture, which is also suitable for severe urethral stricture and urethral atresia. Its short-term outcome is satisfactory, but its long-term effect remains to be further observed.</p>
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Asunto principal:
Cirugía General
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Tulio
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Estrechez Uretral
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Resultado del Tratamiento
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Ureteroscopía
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Usos Terapéuticos
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Terapia por Láser
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Chino
Revista:
National Journal of Andrology
Año:
2011
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Artículo
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