Consult a doctor if you have:

Difficulty urinating or sudden inability to urinate

Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Pain, swelling, or blood in urine

History of trauma or catheterization with new urinary problems

Long-standing urinary symptoms that are not improving with medication

Previous pelvic surgery or catheterization

Pelvic trauma or accidents

Sexually transmitted infections

Radiation therapy in the pelvic area

Congenital urinary tract anomalies

Smoking (increases the risk of urethral cancer)
 

 Do’s:

Drink plenty of fluids to flush the urinary tract.

Take prescribed antibiotics and pain relievers.

Care for the catheter if one is placed (usually for 1–3 weeks).

Attend follow-up check-ups and imaging.

 Don’ts:

Avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activity for 4–6 weeks.

Don’t pull or dislodge the catheter.

Avoid smoking and alcohol (they delay healing).

Don’t ignore signs of infection (fever, swelling, pus, pain).

 Recovery & Outlook:

Return to normal routine in 2–3 weeks for minor procedures.

 Achieve full recovery in 4–6 weeks for urethroplasty.

Success rates range from 85% to 95%, depending on the type of surgery and the condition.

The catheter is usually removed within 2–3 weeks.

Long-term outcomes are excellent, especially with reconstructive surgery.

Why Choose VivaVel Health for Urethral Surgery in India?

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For this topic, our authors used some of the following resources:

Cleveland Clinic | Urethroplasty: Procedure, Risks, Results & Recovery

Yale Medicine | Reconstructive Urethral Surgery | Fact Sheets

Mayo Clinic | Urethral stricture - Diagnosis and treatment

Cleveland Clinic | Posterior Urethral Reconstruction