BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Two separate cases involving laser ablation of hair follicles in the neourethra are described. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS: Urethral hair developed secondarily to free-flap urethroplasty for congenital urethral defects. In both cases, cystoscopic depilation with electrocautery fulguration was attempted on multiple occasions. RESULTS: No improvement was seen; therefore, laser ablation was employed. Both patients remain free of regrowth at greater than one year of follow-up.
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