Anatomical, functional, and patient-reported outcomes following anterior urethroplasty. Can we predict when and why are patients with anatomical recurrences requiring reinterventions? - Takeaways - MDSpire

Anatomical, functional, and patient-reported outcomes following anterior urethroplasty. Can we predict when and why are patients with anatomical recurrences requiring reinterventions?

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  • Maite Miqueleiz Legaz

  • Felix Campos-Juanatey

  • Oscar Gorria Cardesa

  • March 11, 2026

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    The study evaluated long-term outcomes of anterior urethroplasty using anatomical, functional, patient-reported, and reintervention criteria.

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    A follow-up of at least 12 months is recommended, as one-third of anatomical recurrences were asymptomatic after one year.

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    Success criteria for urethroplasty included anatomical patency, functional flow rates, absence of symptoms, and no need for further procedures.

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    The study included 138 male patients with a mean follow-up of 35 months, focusing on various demographic and clinical variables.

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    Variability in published outcomes complicates comparisons, highlighting the need for standardized reporting in urethroplasty studies.

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Anatomical, functional, and patient-reported outcomes following anterior urethroplasty. Can we predict when and why are patients with anatomical recurrences requiring reinterventions?

  • by Maite Miqueleiz Legaz, Felix Campos-Juanatey, Oscar Gorria Cardesa

  • March 11, 2026

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