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April 10, 2026World Journal of Urology0 citationsOpen Access

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

DSDiarmuid D. SugrueJOJohn F. O’ConnorŁBŁukasz Białek

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.

Abstract

This study provides an insight into the early experience a novel DCB among practicing urologists. Further research is required to optimize patient selection, procedural protocols and the understanding of long-term outcomes.

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Sugrue et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d893626c1944d70ce046achttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-026-06343-y
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