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Meatoplasty (Meatal Stenosis Repair)

Surgical correction of urethral meatal narrowing causing voiding difficulty in adults and children.

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What is Meatoplasty (Meatal Stenosis Repair)?

Meatal stenosis is narrowing of the urethral meatus that may be congenital or acquired (most commonly post-circumcision in pediatric population, post-traumatic or post-inflammatory in adults).

Meatoplasty is performed when narrowed meatus causes voiding difficulty, deflected stream, dysuria or recurrent urinary infections. Various techniques are used (V-Y plasty, Heineke-Mikulicz, etc.).

It is performed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia in an outpatient setting. Postoperatively, regular dilation prevents recurrence.

Symptoms

Weak urinary stream
Deflected/spraying stream
Difficulty starting urination
Dysuria
Frequent UTI
Postvoid dribbling
Pain at the meatus
Hematuria

Risk Factors

Post-circumcision (in male infants)
Trauma history
Recurrent meatitis
Lichen sclerosus
Genitourinary surgery history
Prolonged catheterization
Sexually transmitted infection
Hypospadias surgery history

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Persistent voiding difficulty
  • Recurrent urinary tract infection
  • Persistent deflected stream
  • Pain at the meatus
  • Postoperative recurrence
  • Bleeding from the meatus

Treatment Methods

01
Meatoplasty surgery (V-Y, Heineke-Mikulicz)
02
Local or general anesthesia
03
Outpatient procedure
04
Postoperative dilation
05
Regular outpatient follow-up
06
Recurrence prevention strategies
07
Topical steroid (lichen sclerosus)
08
Multidisciplinary management

Which Department to Visit?

You can visit our Üroloji department for these complaints. Our specialist physicians will create the most suitable treatment plan for you.

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