Scandinavian Urethroplasty Study (SUPS)
Urethral Stricture
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Urethral Stricture focused on measuring operative technique
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Patient with bulbar urethral stricture, length estimated by urethrography or endoscopy ≤ 2 cm
Patient is able and willing to sign informed consent
Patient is able and willing to complete all study requirements
Exclusion Criteria:
Previous open urethroplasty
Previous hypospadia surgery
Previous surgery for congenital curvature or Mb Peyronie
Previous pelvic irradiation therapy
Known grave psychiatric disorder
Haemophilia or other clotting disorders that cause bleeding diathesis
Use of medication to increase erectile function, such as PDE5-inhibitors and intracavernous injections, during the study
Any condition or situation, which, in the investigator's opinion, puts the patient at significant risk, could confound the study results, or may interfere significantly with the patient's participation in the study
Sites / Locations
- Helsinki University Hospital
- Oslo University Hospital, Dept of Urology
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Dept of Urology
- Örebro University Hospital, Dept of Urology
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
End-to-end
Graft
Excision of the stricture and end-to-end anastomosis of the urethra.
Incision of the stricture and grafting procedure with buccal mucosa where the corpus spongiosum is not divided.