What Is Otis Urethrotomy?

Otis urethrotomy is an empirical procedure when used in the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infection and the urethral syndrome. Sixty-four female patients were randomised into two treatment groups. One group had cystoscopy alone and the other cystoscopy and Otis urethrotomy.

What is a urethrotomy procedure?

A urethrotomy procedure is performed to help alleviate symptoms of a narrowed urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen to the tip of your penis). These include the need to pass urine more often, sudden urges to pass urine, slow flow of urine and the feeling of not having fully emptied your bladder.

How do you use Otis Urethrotome?

Incision with an Otis urethrotome is used for strictures of the distal urethra. After lubricating the urethra with gel, the urethrotome is inserted through the stricture with the blade unexposed and then it is opened up to a 25–28F caliber.