Etymed
urethroplasty
Definition
A surgical procedure to repair or reconstruct the urethra
Clinical context
A 32-year-old male presents with recurrent urinary tract infections and difficulty voiding after a motorcycle accident 6 months ago. Cystoscopy reveals a stricture of the bulbar urethra with significant urethral narrowing. The patient requires surgical intervention to restore normal urinary flow.
Mnemonic
URETHROplasty = URETHRA repair - think 'U' for urethra and 'plasty' for repair/reconstruction