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Dr. Elisa Berdondini
Email: elisa.berdondini@gmail.com
Affiliation: Urethral and genital surgery, Humanitas Sedes Sapientiae, Turin 10125, Italy
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Research Interests: female urethral stricture, female urethrogenital lichen sclerosus, urinary incontinence, diverticulum of the urethra
Summary
Female urethral pathologies are widespread, yet they remain underrecognized in clinical practice. Women have been treated by both urologists and gynecologists; however, there are no standardized guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, or outcomes. Furthermore, the terminology used in female urethroplasty remains inconsistent and often controversial in the literature.
In contrast to male urethral surgery, treatment options for women are less widespread, and women are often managed with incorrect procedures, all of which can cause additional trauma and further fibrosis of the urethra, potentially worsening the condition, and therefore may not be helpful.
This Special Issue aims to consolidate existing knowledge and provide a platform to highlight the need for unified, minimally invasive surgical approaches to restore urinary function while preserving continence mechanisms, sexual function, and the aesthetic appearance of the genitalia, in line with the standards established for female patients.
By addressing these gaps, we aim to deepen the understanding of key aspects of female urethral surgery and improve patient management and clinical outcomes globally.
Keywords
female urethral stricture, female urethral diverticula, female urethral fistula, female urethroplasty, women with bladder outlet obstruction, Female lower urinary tract symptoms
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