What is a urethral Meatomy?
It is a surgical operation that aims to widen the opening of the urethral meatus which has a narrowing, including a meat stenosis in humans.
The meatotomy is essentially the incision of the urinary meatus to reshape the urethral meatus.
How is a meatotomy performed?
Under local anaesthesia and a penile block, Dr Marois will make an incision in the stenosis using a lancet or an electrocautery to have a satisfactory opening. Absorbable stitches are put in place. A urinary catheter is rarely left in place.
Who are the candidates for a meatotomy?
Patients who have recurrent severe meat stenosis despite auto dilatations with meat dilators.