Practical Guide to Urethral Surgery

Male and female urethral surgery unified in one focused volume Existing urological references cover urethral surgery only as one component within broader texts, leaving surgeons without a dedicated, procedure-focused resource. A Pragmatic Approach to Urethral Surgery in the Male and Female consolidates anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, and surgical management of the urethra into a single volume. Written by a team of reconstructive urologists, it delivers focused, practical guidance that general atlases cannot provide. The book progresses from urethral anatomy and required instrumentation through patient information protocols to detailed operative techniques. Surgical chapters address urethrotomy, urethral dilation, traumatic urethral injury repair, and stricture disease management. Female-specific coverage includes urethral strictures, urethral diverticula, and the autologous sling-on-a-string procedure. Around 100 full-colour drawings by a single illustrator ensure consistent, precise anatomical depiction throughout. Readers will also find: Detailed descriptions of surgical principles and step-by-step procedural guidance applicable to both male and female urethral pathologyPractical guidance on the surgical instrumentation required for urethral procedures, reflecting the equipment used in the authors' own tertiary practiceCoverage of urethral stricture disease spanning aetiology, diagnostic evaluation, and operative management strategies including urethroplasty for varied presentationsGuidance on patient information and consent processes specific to urethral procedures, supporting shared decision-making in clinical practiceFocused treatment of traumatic urethral injuries including assessment protocols and reconstructive techniques for acute and delayed presentationsDesigned for urological surgeons and trainees managing urethral pathology in daily practice, this volume also serves urogynaecologists seeking focused guidance on female urethral surgery. By unifying male and female urethral procedures in one dedicated reference, it provides operative guidance that broader texts cannot match.