Urethroplasty
A procedure that reconstructs a narrowed section of the urethra to restore normal urine flow.
What is Urethroplasty?
Urethroplasty repairs a stricture, or narrowing, in the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body, which can develop from injury, infection, or prior medical procedures. Depending on the location and length of the narrowed section, your surgeon may remove the affected segment and reconnect the healthy urethra, or use a graft of tissue, often taken from inside the mouth, to widen the narrowed area. This is considered the most effective long-term solution for urethral strictures, offering more durable results than temporary measures like dilation. The procedure is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia.
Why is this procedure performed?
- A weak or slow urine stream caused by a urethral stricture
- Difficulty starting urination or a stream that stops and starts
- Recurrent urinary tract infections linked to a urethral stricture
- A stricture that has recurred after less invasive treatments
- Urinary retention caused by urethral narrowing
How does this procedure help?
Urethroplasty offers the most durable, long-term solution for urethral strictures, with significantly better success rates than repeated dilation or less invasive alternatives. Most patients experience a strong, normal urine stream once healed, restoring comfort and confidence in a function that had likely been affecting daily life for some time. While recovery involves a temporary catheter for a few weeks to support healing, most patients return to normal activities within four to six weeks.
How quickly can this be arranged in India?
Typical timeline in India
2–4 weeks
Compared to Canada / USA
70–85% faster
Cost savings vs. Canada / USA
60–85% less
Context
Patients in Canada and the USA wait an average of 6–18 months for elective procedures. In India's private sector, the same procedures are typically scheduled within 2–4 weeks of confirmation.
Timeline data based on publicly available data from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) and NHS/Commonwealth Fund comparative studies. Cost estimates based on publicly available medical tourism cost comparisons, including Patients Beyond Borders. Actual costs vary by hospital and case complexity and are confirmed during your clinical assessment.
How does Medicay Global help?
We coordinate access to this procedure through our vetted hospital network in India, handling everything non-clinical along the way. Your Personal Medical Representative manages scheduling, logistics, and communication on your behalf, so you can focus on your health. Medicay Global coordinates access — all clinical decisions are made by licensed physicians.
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