EAU Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons: Management of short bulbar strictures: Debate on several techniques

How should short bulbar urethral strictures be assessed and treated and which factors should guide the choice between the available techniques? In this episode, Dr. Marjan Waterloos is joined by Dr. Saskia Morgenstern, Dr. Felix Campos Juanatey and Dr. Leonidas Karapanos to discuss the management of short bulbar urethral strictures and the different treatment options available in clinical practice. The conversation explores the diagnostic work-up of urethral strictures, including the role of urethrography, urethroscopy and patient-reported outcome measures, before discussing the indications for endoscopic treatment and urethroplasty. The faculty compare different surgical approaches, consider how stricture characteristics and patient preferences influence treatment selection, and discuss how outcomes should be evaluated during follow-up. The episode also highlights the importance of looking beyond anatomical success by considering functional outcomes, patient satisfaction and quality of life. This podcast is brought to you in collaboration with the EAU Section of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons. Their annual meeting takes place in Ghent, (BE) on 24-25 September, where you can expect more on this topic. See details on their website if you would like to join - https://esgurs.uroweb.org/ For more EAU podcasts, please go to your favourite podcast app and subscribe to our podcast channel for regular updates: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, EAU YouTube channel.