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Can you tell me about what it's like to have open urethroplasty surgery?
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Here are some ...: Open urethroplasty is the "last" resort to treat urethral stricture after failing to less invasive procedures such as urethral dilation, internal urethrotomy, etc. It may be done in one or two stages depending on the degree and location of stricture, patient's age & coping ability, medical suitability, etc. So, open wound with more care is expected. More detail? Ask urologist timely ...
Answered 8/9/2014
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