ArticleIndian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of India
Dorsal onlay graft urethroplasty for female urethral stricture improves sexual function: Short-term results of a prospective study using vaginal graft.
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- Buccal versus Vaginal Graft Urethroplasty in Female Urethral Stricture: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.International urogynecology journal · 2025Pooled it
- Comment on: Ventral onlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty for female urethral stricture improves female sexual functions.International journal of impotence research · 2026Article
- Factors predicting success following female urethroplasty: an observational study.World journal of urology · 2026Observational
- Ventral onlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty for female urethral stricture improves female sexual functions.International journal of impotence research · 2026Article
- Female urethral stricture disease: a narrative review on diagnosis, surgical techniques and outcomes.International journal of impotence research · 2026Review
- Female Urethroplasty: A Critical Review of Indications, Techniques and Concerns.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Female urethral stricture: A multi-centre experience and lessons learnt.BJUI compass · 2025Article
- Long-term Sexual Function and Quality of Life in Women Following Substitution Urethroplasty.International urogynecology journal · 2024Article
- Female urethroplasty with dorsal onlay buccal mucosal graft: a single institution experience.International urology and nephrology · 2023Article
- Female anterior wall onlay urethroplasty with lower lip buccal mucosal graft: Importance of the laterally extended incision.Asian journal of urology · 2023Article
- Female urethral stricture: which one is stronger? Labial vs buccal graft.International urogynecology journal · 2022Article
- Surgical interventions in female urethral strictures: a comprehensive literature review.International urogynecology journal · 2022Review
- Technical modifications in dorsal onlay female urethroplasty: Time to make way for amendments.Turkish journal of urology · 2021Article
- Treatment of Urethral Stricture Disease in Women: Nonsystematic Review of Surgical Techniques and Intraoperative Considerations.Research and reports in urology · 2021Review
- Does successful urethral calibration rule out significant female urethral stenosis? confronting the confounder- an outcome analysis of successfully treated female urethral strictures.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- Editorial Comment: Female urethroplasty: contemporary thinking.International braz j urol : official journal of the Brazilian Society of UrologyArticle
- What's inside?Indian journal of urology : IJU : journal of the Urological Society of IndiaArticle
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Abstract
introductionBoth dorsal and ventral approaches are acceptable options for the surgical reconstruction of female urethral strictures (FUS), but damage to the sphincter and the clitoral nerves resulting in sexual dysfunction is the chief argument against the dorsal approach. Most of the reported case series are retrospective and none has evaluated sexual functions. This study prospectively evaluates the early sexual and functional results after dorsal onlay vaginal graft urethroplasty (DVGU) for FUS. MATERIALS AND
methodsAll women with a history of obstructive voiding symptoms and previous urethral dilatation were evaluated with urodynamic study, voiding cystourethrography, and cystoscopy for the presence of FUS, which was defined as visual demonstration of anatomical narrowing on urethro-cystoscopy. DVGU was offered as a definitive management for all those identified with FUS. Surgical outcomes were assessed at 3 and 6 months with the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), uroflowmetry, and postvoid residual (PVR) estimation. For sexually active females, sexual function was assessed using the Female Sexual Function Inventory (FSFI) score both preoperatively and at 3 months following surgery.
resultsSeventy-one women were evaluated. FUS was identified in 29 women (flimsy in 12 and dense in 17). Thirteen women with dense strictures underwent DVGU. The mean improvement in the IPSS score, Q
conclusionThe early functional results after DVGU are good without any negative impact on the continence or the sexual functions.
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