title: Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical anesthesia.
abstract: A consecutive series of 18 patients underwent attempted direct vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) under topical lidocaine anesthesia. The procedure was completed successfully in 15 of 18 (83%) patients. In these patients 12 of 15 (80%) reported either minimal or no discomfort. Direct vision internal urethrotomy using topical lidocaine anesthesia is a safe and cost effective procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Kreder
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Stack
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Thrasher
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Donatucci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D012449:Safety; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014521:Urethra / Q000601:surgery*; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery