Endoscopic treatment of urethra stenosis by super-impulse plasma electrode.
- Author:
Li-jie ZHU
1
;
Sheng WU
;
Zhong WANG
;
Xiao-min YOU
;
Hong-bao SHAO
;
Feng DAI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Cicatrix; Endoscopy; methods; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Urethra; surgery; Urethral Stricture; surgery
- From: National Journal of Andrology 2007;13(3):219-221
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the effect of internal urethrotomy with Super-impulse plasma electrode (SIPE) method on urethral stricture.
METHODSA total of 48 patients clinically diagnosed as having urethral stricture were hospitalized and treated with SIPE under the endoscope from February 2005 to August 2006. The patients' symptoms and clinical signs were compared before and after the treatment. In addition, techniques in operating SIPE were discussed.
RESULTSOf the 48 patients, 46 were cured and 2 experienced recurrence after the operation. A 3-18 months follow-up revealed no complications.
CONCLUSIONSIPE under the endoscope is safe and effective in the treatment of urethra stenosis. It is easy to handle and the results are satisfactory.
