My husband was born without a urethra pee hole He had surgery to fix this Now hard for him in front of others What is the name operation or Disorder?
The disorder of your husband Congenital Urethral Stricture and the surgical procedure that he underwent to correct this condition is called Urethral Meatotomy.
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Congenital Urethral Stricture:
- It is a rare condition in which the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, is abnormally narrow or blocked. In your husbands case, he was born without a urethral opening.
- This can cause a variety of symptoms, including difficulty urinating, a weak urine stream, and pain or discomfort during urination.
Urethral Meatotomy:
- Urethral Meatotomy is a surgical procedure to widen or enlarge the urethra. It involves cutting the narrow or obstructed part of the urethra to allow urine to flow more easily.
- It is typically performed as a day surgery, and most people can return home the same day.
- The procedure may cause some discomfort or pain during urination for a few days after surgery, but it is usually well-tolerated.
- The success rate of urethral meatotomy is generally high. Most people experience significant improvement in their symptoms after the procedure.