A telescope guides a small internal cut to open a narrowed section of the urethra, the passage carrying urine out of the body.
A telescope guides a small internal cut to open a narrowed section of the urethra, the passage carrying urine out of the body.
Under anaesthesia, a telescope reaches the scarred narrowing. VIU is also called optical urethrotomy or direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).
Amber shows scar tissue narrowing the mint-coloured passage.
You control the pace. Pause or choose any step.
General education to support your consultation. Your surgeon will explain suitability, alternatives and individual risks.
Follow your team’s catheter-care and activity instructions. Attend follow-up, particularly if your stream weakens again.
Risks to discuss. Ask about recurrent narrowing, bleeding, infection and urethral injury, and whether reconstruction is more suitable.
Under anaesthesia, a telescope reaches the scarred narrowing. VIU is also called optical urethrotomy or direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).
A small blade makes an internal incision under direct vision. This illustration shows the cold-knife approach.
The incision opens the narrowed channel. The scar can return; this is not a guaranteed permanent cure.
A catheter is usually left temporarily. The team plans removal and follow-up.
After a procedure, fever, severe pain, inability to pass urine or heavy bleeding needs urgent medical assessment. Follow your hospital’s discharge instructions.
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