Reconstructive Urethroplasty (Buccal Mucosa Graft)

Advanced Urology
Recovery
3-4 weeks
Hospital Stay
3-5 days
Success Rate
90-95%
Urethral stricture disease causes severe scarring and narrowing of the urine tube, making urination painfully difficult and causing recurrent blockages. While many patients endure years of painful, temporary stretching (dilation) or laser cutting (OUI) that constantly fails, Reconstructive Urethroplasty offers a permanent, definitive cure. India is globally famous for this procedure—pioneered and perfected by Indian urologists (like the Kulkarni Technique). The surgeon carefully opens the scarred urethra and patches the narrow segment with a graft of tissue harvested from the inside of the patient’s cheek (buccal mucosa). Because cheek tissue thrives in wet environments, it is the perfect substitute for urethral lining.
Procedure Details
Performed under general or spinal anesthesia. A surgical team works simultaneously: one surgeon harvests a small strip of mucosal tissue from the inner cheek (which heals naturally in a week), while the lead reconstructive urologist makes an incision in the perineum (between the scrotum and anus). The scarred, narrow urethra is slit open lengthwise. The cheek graft is meticulously stitched over the defect to instantly widen the tube. A catheter is left in place for 2 to 3 weeks while the graft establishes a new blood supply and heals watertight.
Cost Comparison
CountryEstimated CostSavings vs. USA
India Best Value $4,000 - $6,000 Save up to 80%
USA$25,000-
UK$12,000-
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