Post-urethroplasty Complications: A Focused Case-Based Discussion on Urethral Diverticulum


Dogan C., DEĞER M., Zumrutbas A. E.

Complications Management in Andrologic Surgery, Springer Nature, ss.387-398, 2026

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-032-29865-2_27
  • Yayınevi: Springer Nature
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.387-398
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Periurethral abscess, Postoperative complications, Urethral diverticulum, Urethrocutaneous fistula, Urethroplasty
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Urethroplasty is accepted as the gold standard surgical procedure for recurrent urethral strictures due to its high efficacy and lower complication rates. However, despite its efficacy, urethroplasty is not a complication-free procedure. Postoperative complications may occur in experienced hands. In this section, we address complications observed in our clinical practice, including urethrocutaneous fistula, periurethral abscess, and urethral diverticulum. The presenting complaints, timing of symptom onset, and diagnostic approaches for these complications are described in detail. The treatment strategies applied in all cases are discussed, focusing on practical surgical decision-making and individualized management approaches.