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Measures urine flow rate, which is often reduced in a urethral stricture.
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Urethral Stricture Treatment in Kanpur
Internal urethrotomy and open urethroplasty care by Dr. Avijit Kumar at Smt Ramkali Memorial Nursing Home, Pandu Nagar.
Urethral stricture treatment in Kanpur is offered by Dr. Avijit Kumar through internal urethrotomy and open urethroplasty. He is an MCh urologist and published author on urethral stricture surgery, practising at Smt Ramkali Memorial Nursing Home, Pandu Nagar, Kakadeo, Kanpur.
A urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body. Scar tissue tightens the passage, and the result is a urine stream that grows progressively weaker, splits or sprays, and never quite empties the bladder.
Many men in Kanpur live with this for years, assuming it is a prostate problem, when the real cause is a stricture that needs a very different treatment.
Dr. Avijit Kumar brings a particular depth of expertise to this condition. He is a published co-author of a randomised controlled trial on urethral stricture treatment in the Journal of Urology. That means he has not only performed these surgeries extensively but has contributed to the research that guides how they are done.
Quick Clinic Details
- Smt Ramkali Memorial Nursing Home
- 117-H-2/184, Pandu Nagar, Kakadeo
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208005
- Call +91-9235652646
Causes
What Causes a Urethral Stricture?
Strictures form wherever the urethra has been injured and healed with scar tissue. Common causes include:
- Trauma: A fall, a straddle injury or a pelvic fracture can damage the urethra.
- Infection: Repeated or untreated urinary and sexually transmitted infections cause inflammation and scarring.
- Medical procedures: Previous catheter placement, endoscopy or prostate surgery can leave scar tissue.
- Inflammatory conditions: Lichen sclerosus and similar conditions can narrow the urethral opening.
- Unknown causes: In some patients no clear cause is found, which is termed idiopathic.
Not Always Prostate Disease
Urethral stricture symptoms can overlap with enlarged prostate symptoms. Accurate diagnosis matters because the treatment is completely different.
Symptoms
Symptoms of a Urethral Stricture
- A weak urine stream that worsens over months
- Splitting or spraying of the urine stream
- Straining to urinate and a sense of incomplete emptying
- Frequent urinary tract infections
- Pain or discomfort during urination
- Dribbling after urination
- In severe cases, complete inability to urinate
These symptoms overlap with an enlarged prostate, which is why an accurate diagnosis matters. Treating a stricture as if it were a prostate problem wastes time and lets the narrowing worsen.
Diagnosis
How a Urethral Stricture Is Diagnosed
Dr. Kumar confirms a stricture and maps its exact length and position before recommending treatment.
Retrograde Urethrogram
An X-ray with contrast that shows precisely where the narrowing is and how long it is.
Cystoscopy
A direct camera view of the urethra and the stricture, used when needed for treatment planning.
Treatment Options
Urethral Stricture Treatment Options in Kanpur
Knowing the exact location and length is essential because it determines which surgical approach will give a lasting cure.
Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU)
For short strictures under 1.5 cm, direct vision internal urethrotomy cuts the scar tissue endoscopically through the urethra with no external incision. It offers quick recovery for selected first, short strictures.
Urethroplasty
Urethroplasty is open reconstructive surgery and remains the most durable treatment for longer or recurrent strictures, with success rates above 90% in experienced hands.
Graft Reconstruction
The narrowed segment may be removed and rejoined, or widened using a graft, often taken from the inner cheek lining.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Dr. Avijit Kumar for Urethral Stricture Treatment?
- Published co-author of a randomised controlled trial on urethral stricture in the Journal of Urology
- MCh in Urology from JIPMER Puducherry
- Over 17 years of reconstructive urological surgery experience
- Offers both endoscopic and open urethroplasty, choosing the right one for lasting results
- Accurate diagnosis that distinguishes strictures from prostate disease
Why Repeated Dilatation Is Not a Cure
Many patients arrive having had their stricture dilated or cut several times, only for it to return. Repeated dilatation often makes the scar worse over time.
Dr. Kumar focuses on a definitive solution rather than a temporary fix, choosing urethroplasty when the evidence shows it will provide a durable cure.
Local Access
Visit the Clinic in Pandu Nagar, Kanpur
Address: Smt Ramkali Memorial Nursing Home, 117-H-2/184, Pandu Nagar, Kakadeo, Kanpur 208005
Phone: +91-9235652646
Serving: Pandu Nagar, Kakadeo, Kidwai Nagar, Govind Nagar, Civil Lines, Lal Bangla, Unnao and Kanpur Dehat.
To read about Dr. Kumar's research and qualifications, visit the about page. For the full range of urological services, see the urology treatment page.
Book a Stricture Consultation
Bring previous uroflowmetry, urethrogram, cystoscopy reports, discharge summaries and catheter history if available.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Urethral Stricture Treatment in Kanpur
Can a urethral stricture be cured permanently?
Yes. Urethroplasty, the open reconstructive surgery, offers a permanent cure in over 90% of cases when performed by an experienced surgeon. Endoscopic urethrotomy can cure short, first-time strictures but has higher recurrence for longer ones.
What is the difference between urethral dilatation and urethroplasty?
Dilatation stretches the narrowed urethra temporarily and often needs to be repeated as the stricture returns. Urethroplasty surgically removes or reconstructs the scarred segment for a more durable result.
How long is recovery after urethroplasty in Kanpur?
After urethroplasty, a catheter is usually kept in place for about 2 to 3 weeks while the repair heals. Many patients resume desk work within 2 to 3 weeks and full activity within 4 to 6 weeks.
Will a urethral stricture come back after surgery?
After successful urethroplasty, recurrence is uncommon. Recurrence is more likely after repeated endoscopic cutting or dilatation, which is why choosing the right procedure matters.
Is urethral stricture surgery painful?
The surgery is performed under anaesthesia, so there is no pain during the procedure. Afterwards, mild discomfort around the surgical site and catheter is expected and managed with medication.
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