Question
Last August, a 10-year-old boy suffered a urethral stricture due to a traffic accident injury. He underwent minimally invasive surgery in October. Does he need further treatment after the surgery?
Answer
Endoscopic surgery is the preferred treatment for urethral stricture. Its main advantages include safety, convenience, reusability, few complications, short hospital stay, and wide applicability. It is suitable for various types of urethral stricture, especially posterior urethral stricture or those with difficulty in undergoing repeat surgery. However, due to the boy’s young age and relatively weak immune system, parents should take their child to a specialized hospital for examination and treatment, and pay attention to regular check-ups to receive symptomatic treatment under the doctor’s guidance.