Practices in urethral stricture management with drug-coated balloon dilatation: an international survey

Key Points

• To explore the initial experiences of urologists with drug-coated balloon dilatation for urethral stricture management.
• Conducted an international survey among practicing urologists.
• Collected data on practices regarding drug-coated balloon usage.
• Assessed procedural protocols and patient management strategies.
• Identified varying practices in urethral stricture management.
• Revealed a general need for optimized patient selection and procedural techniques.
• Highlighted gaps in understanding long-term outcomes related to drug-coated balloons.