Optical Urethrotome Dislodgement during Optical Internal Urethrotomy: A Case Report of an Unexplained Event

Abstract

Optical internal urethrotomy is a well-known, safe and effective treatment for urethral strictures postradical prostatectomy. This case documents an unusual event that occurred during the procedure. A 68- year-old male patient was diagnosed with a urethral stricture post-radical prostatectomy. During optical internal urethrotomy, the blade of the urethrotome broke, after which it was removed using endoscopic forceps.