Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, presented “Anterior Urethroplasty – Bulbar (A Primer For Part-Time Plumbers)” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 28, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Terlecki, Ryan P. “Anterior Urethroplasty – Bulbar (A Primer For Part-Time Plumbers).” August 28, 2024. Accessed Oct 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/anterior-urethroplasty-bulbar-a-primer-for-part-time-plumbers/
Anterior Urethroplasty – Bulbar (A Primer For Part-Time Plumbers) – Summary
Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, emphasizes key elements for success in urethral surgery, focusing on preoperative planning, technical precision, and effective patient management.
A central message in this 11-minute presentation is to set realistic patient expectations while acknowledging that success is never guaranteed even with advanced surgical techniques. Terlecki compares conservative endoscopic management with surgical options, emphasizing that surgical planning requires careful consideration of anatomy, patient history, and the specifics of the stricture.
Dr. Terlecki stresses meticulous preparation, including the importance of standard protocols. Preoperative collaboration with anesthesia and other specialties is encouraged, along with video primers to prepare team members. Intraoperative decisions, such as when to transition from endoscopic to open surgery, are highlighted as critical moments requiring flexibility. He stresses that surgeons should stay calm under pressure and stick to their plan, even when faced with unexpected challenges.
About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)
The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
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