Urethral Stricture

Expert urology services by Dr. Yasir Iqbal Lone, a seasoned surgeon with 20 years experience.

Urethral stricture refers to any narrowing of the urethra for any reason whether or not it actually impacts the flow of urine out of the bladder. Any inflammation of urethra can result in scarring, which then can lead to a stricture or a narrowing of the urethra. Trauma, infection, tumors, surgeries, or any other cause of scarring may lead to urethral narrowing or stricture. Mechanical narrowing of the urethra without scar formation (developmental causes or prostate enlargement) can also cause urethral stricture. Urethral stricture is significantly more common in men and boys compared to women and girls. This condition is considered rare in females.

Injury or damage to the urethra can heal with scar tissue that may cause a stricture. There are various types of injury that can damage the urethra. For example, an injury may occur during surgical procedures to look into your bladder via your urethra; radiotherapy treatment may damage your urethra; a fall astride on to the frame of a bike can cause damage.

Common Causes of Stricture Urethra

  • Trauma from injury or accidents (for example, falling on a frame of a bicycle between the legs, or a car accident)

  • Pelvic injury or trauma

  • Previous procedures involving the urethra (urinary catheters, surgeries, cystoscopy)

  • Previous prostate surgery (TURP or transurethral resection of the prostate)

  • Prostate enlargement

  • Cancer of the urethra (rare)

  • Infections of the urethra (sexually transmitted diseases or STDs, urethritis, gonorrhea, chlamydia)

  • Prostate infection or inflammation (prostatitis)

  • Previous hypospadias surgery (a congenital birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis instead of the tip)

  • Congenital malformations of the urethra, which rarely can cause urethral stricture in children

Treatment Option of Urethral Stricture

  • VISUAL Internal Urethretomy (VIU)

  • Laser Endoscopic Urethretomy (OIU)

  • End to End Urethroplasty

  • Subtituation Urethroplasty (Buccal Mucosa Graft - Urethroplasty)

Patient Feedback

Read what our satisfied patients say about Dr. Yasir Iqbal Lone.

Dr. Lone provided exceptional care during my surgery. Highly recommend his services!

John Smith
A medical professional is wearing a blue surgical gown, a hair net, and a face mask, concentrating on a task in a hospital or operating room setting.
A medical professional is wearing a blue surgical gown, a hair net, and a face mask, concentrating on a task in a hospital or operating room setting.

New Delhi

I am thoroughly impressed with Dr. Lone's expertise and caring nature. His staff is friendly, and I felt well taken care of throughout my treatment journey.

A person wearing blue medical scrubs and gloves operates an ultrasound machine in a clinical setting. The individual's hands are adjusting the controls and handling the transducer probe, which is resting on the console equipped with various buttons and dials.
A person wearing blue medical scrubs and gloves operates an ultrasound machine in a clinical setting. The individual's hands are adjusting the controls and handling the transducer probe, which is resting on the console equipped with various buttons and dials.
Emily Clark

Delhi NCR

★★★★★
★★★★★