Role of Non-transecting Anastomotic Urethroplasty for Bulbar Urethral Strictures

Non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty is an attempt to reduce the surgical trauma of the classic transecting anastomotic urethroplasty, a standard treatment for short bulbar strictures. The current chapter will highlight the anatomical importance of sparing the vascularization of the bulbar urethra and the potential advantages of this technique as a consequence. A detailed and illustrated description step-by-step of the different subtypes of the technique will be provided. In addition, an overview of the current surgical and functional results of the non-transecting anastomotic urethroplasty is reported.