UROLUME / Memocath Urethral Stent

Minimal invasive management for the relief of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or urinary retention caused by a urethral stricture

Why is it done?

• This procedure is performed when concentric scarring in the urethra causes LUTS and /or Urinary Retention
• Symptoms include: a weak stream, nightly urination, frequent urination, inability to urinate, (LUTS) and Urinary Retention
• This is alternative to an invasive procedure where long periods of anesthetic are contraindicated.
• Usually for chronically sick patients who cannot undergo surgery yet are active enough not to want a permanent catheter.
• Patients who don’t want to / cannot do intermittent self-dilatation of these strictures
• Don’t want a permanent Indwelling Catheter

How is it done?

• Patients will receive sedation with local anesthetic gel placed in the urethra.
• A cystoscopy is performed by placing a camera in the urethra with the help of a lubricant jelly and an irrigate (fluid).
• The measurements of the urethral are taken (length)
• Appropriate length coil is chosen.
• The device is placed through the cystoscopy sheath, to sit snug in the prostate urethra stretching over the length of the stricture
• Prophylactic antibiotics will be given to prevent any infections.

Complications

Side–effects

• Persistent pain in penile shaft
• Pain in Perineum when seated
• Migration of the device
• Erosion of device
• Possible infection
• Long term yields the risk for encrustation and recurrent infections
• NB! Each person is unique and for this reason, symptoms vary!

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