Functional Outcome of Urethral Reconstructive Surgery
Functional Outcome of Urethral Reconstructive Surgery
The analysis of the long-term outcomes and quality-of-life parameters after urethral
 reconstruction surgery.
Urethroplasty is the surgical repair of a urethral stricture. Depending on the location,
 severity and length of the stricture, various techniques can be performed.

 The first procedure consists of the excision of the stenotic segment and end-to-end
 anastomosis. Other procedures consist of widening the urethra with buccal mucosa as free
 graft or with vascularized (genital) skin flaps. The results of these techniques have been
 described in prospective cohort studies, but to date there is little good data about the
 functional outcome and quality-of-life with longer follow-up after this surgery.

 The purpose of this study is to prospectively follow patients for functional outcome
 parameters and quality-of-life to obtain long-term information concerning these surgeries.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  male

 -  urethral stricture surgery

 -  informed consent

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  loss of follow-up

 -  not willing to participate