A Stricture Affecting the Entire Urethra The urethra is a tube-shaped structure that allows urine stored in the bladder to be expelled from the body. Panurethral stricture is one of the most complex and difficult-to-treat types of stricture in reconstructive urology. It involves a large part or the entire length of this channel, usually referring to strictures longer than 10 cm. Although it is less common than localized strictures, it can seriously impair the patient’s qualit

Urethroplasty is considered one of the most successful open surgical methods for the permanent treatment of urethral stricture. However, it is important to remember that the success of the surgery itself is only one part of the process. How you manage the recovery period after urethroplasty also plays a major role in achieving long-term healing. After surgery, our patients naturally have many questions, and the first ones are usually: “When will I return to normal?”“Will I ha

Female Urethral Stricture: An Invisible but Real Problem Female urethral stricture is a condition caused by narrowing of the channel through which urine exits the bladder, and it is often overlooked. Because it is commonly perceived as a “male disease,” the diagnosis in women is often delayed. However, the reality is this: this condition is not rare; it is simply underrecognized. Many patients receive different diagnoses for years and use various medications, yet their sympto

Which Parts Make Up the Urethra? In clinical practice, the urethra is divided into two main groups. The penile and bulbar urethra are referred to as the anterior urethra , while the prostatic and membranous urethra are referred to as the posterior urethra . This distinction forms the basis of treatment planning. How Is Treatment Determined in Urethral Stricture? Treatment of urethral stricture is planned individually for each patient. The location and length of the strict

Dear Colleagues, Dear Followers, It is my great pleasure to invite you to the Pamukkale Reconstructive Urology Symposium , which will be held on June 13–14, 2026 , in Pamukkale , a unique destination where nature and history exist in perfect harmony. Organized in collaboration with the Continence Society and Pamukkale University , this special scientific meeting will comprehensively address reconstructive urology , one of the most specialized fields in urology. One of the mo

Urethral stricture often manifests through the symptoms described by the patient. The most significant clue is a noticeable weakening of the urinary stream . Patients typically use expressions such as "my stream has become thin," "I am straining to urinate," or "I feel like I can't completely empty my bladder." Because these symptoms often progress slowly, some patients may consider them normal for a long time, which can lead to a delay in diagnosis. In urology practice, the

What is urethral stricture? Urethral stricture is the narrowing of the urethra, which is normally flexible and expandable, due to scar tissue formation caused by various reasons. This narrowing makes it difficult for urine to flow out of the bladder and can eventually lead to partial or complete obstruction of the urethra. A healthy urethra can expand to accommodate urine flow, but this flexibility is lost when a narrowing develops. Hard, fibrotic tissue within the canal obst