A telescope guides a small internal cut to open a narrowed section of the urethra, the passage carrying urine out of the body.
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A telescope guides a small internal cut to open a narrowed section of the urethra, the passage carrying urine out of the body.
Under anaesthesia, a telescope reaches the scarred narrowing. VIU is also called optical urethrotomy or direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).
Amber shows scar tissue narrowing the mint-coloured passage.
You control the pace. Pause or choose any step.
General education to support your consultation. Your surgeon will explain suitability, alternatives and individual risks.
Follow your team’s catheter-care and activity instructions. Attend follow-up, particularly if your stream weakens again.
Risks to discuss. Ask about recurrent narrowing, bleeding, infection and urethral injury, and whether reconstruction is more suitable.
Under anaesthesia, a telescope reaches the scarred narrowing. VIU is also called optical urethrotomy or direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU).
A small blade makes an internal incision under direct vision. This illustration shows the cold-knife approach.
The incision opens the narrowed channel. The scar can return; this is not a guaranteed permanent cure.
A catheter is usually left temporarily. The team plans removal and follow-up.
After a procedure, fever, severe pain, inability to pass urine or heavy bleeding needs urgent medical assessment. Follow your hospital’s discharge instructions.
Meet Dr. Manpreet Singh, MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh Urology, DrNB Urology, at Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda.
Consultation hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (IST). Visit Room 210, 2nd floor. Call to confirm your appointment and consultation fee before travelling.
Bring previous reports, imaging, your current medication list and the questions you want to discuss.
Dr. Manpreet Singh consults in Room 210, 2nd floor, Yashoda Hospital, Somajiguda, Raj Bhavan Road, Hyderabad. Consultation hours are Monday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (IST). Check the consultation details and call +91 92854 94195 to confirm your appointment before visiting.
Ask the treating team for an individual estimate after your assessment. Confirm what is included, such as investigations, anaesthesia, admission, any additional procedures and follow-up. Availability, costs and insurance arrangements need to be confirmed directly.
Bring your previous scans and reports, operation or discharge records if relevant, and a list of medicines and allergies. Make a note of the symptoms and questions you want to discuss.
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