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Practices in urethral stricture management with drug-coated balloon dilatation: an international survey

  • By

  • Diarmuid D. Sugrue

  • John O’Connor

  • Łukasz Białek

  • Francesco Chierigo

  • Mikołaj Frankiewicz

  • François Xavier Madec

  • Behzad Abbasi

  • Leonidas Karapanos

  • Jakob Klemm

  • Mattia Lo Re

  • Juan Diego Tinajero

  • Jordán Scherñuk

  • Guglielmo Mantica

  • Paul Neuville

  • Maciej Oszczudłowski

  • Wesley Verla

  • Malte W. Vetterlein

  • Niall F Davis

  • Felix Campos-Juanatey

  • Elaine J. Redmond

  • April 7, 2026

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Objective:

To characterize global practice trends among practitioners using drug-coated balloon (DCB) dilatation for male anterior urethral stricture disease (AUSD), highlighting the significance of these trends in improving treatment outcomes.

Key Findings:
  • 102 urologists from 14 countries participated in the survey, providing a diverse perspective on DCB usage.
  • DCB showed higher anatomic patency rates and lower recurrence compared to standard treatments, indicating its potential as a preferred option.
  • Practitioners reported varied techniques and postoperative care protocols for DCB use, suggesting a need for standardization.
Interpretation:

The findings indicate a growing acceptance of DCB as a minimally invasive treatment for AUSD, with diverse practices observed among urologists globally, underscoring the need for standardized guidelines.

Limitations:
  • The survey may not represent all urologists using DCB due to voluntary participation, which could skew the data.
  • Responses may be biased based on the self-selection of participants, potentially affecting the generalizability of the findings.
Conclusion:

DCB is emerging as a viable alternative to traditional treatments for AUSD, warranting further research to standardize practices, improve outcomes, and explore specific areas of clinical application.

Original Source(s)

Practices in urethral stricture management with drug-coated balloon dilatation: an international survey

  • by Diarmuid D. Sugrue, John O’Connor, Łukasz Białek, Francesco Chierigo, Mikołaj Frankiewicz, François Xavier Madec, Behzad Abbasi, Leonidas Karapanos, Jakob Klemm, Mattia Lo Re, Juan Diego Tinajero, Jordán Scherñuk, Guglielmo Mantica, Paul Neuville, Maciej Oszczudłowski, Wesley Verla, Malte W. Vetterlein, Niall F Davis, Felix Campos-Juanatey, Elaine J. Redmond

  • April 7, 2026

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