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Urology (Expert Forum)
Urethral warts - leading to cancer / post surgery
Questions in the Urology forum are answered by Dr. Stephen Liroff, affiliated with the Henry Ford Hospital. Topics covered include benign prostate disease, penis curvature, cystisis, kidney stones, pediatric urology, prostate, sexual dysfunction, urinary tract infections (UTI), and urological cancers.
Urethral warts - leading to cancer / post surgery
by greg__0, Mar 03, 1999 12:00AM
I recently had suregery for urethral warts. I am wondering what the expectancy for cancer is. Also, After the sugery I have found that part of the skin around the opening of my urethra was damaged. I now spray when I urinate, I have to sit down to urinate. My urologist who performed the surgery stated that it will most likely be that way for the rest of my life. this does not sound correct. I am only 26 years old. If medical science can successfully attach a lacerated penis ( john Bobbit) it seams as though my "spraying" could be corrected. Please inform me of my options. My urologist has not been very helpful.
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS M.D.-KR, Mar 03, 1999 12:00AM
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Dear Greg,
Urethral warts are a common problem. They are a form of sexually transmitted diseases. The virus that is associated with this condition is HPV (human papilloma virus). There are several forms of HPV including HPV 6, 11, 16, 18. The 16 and 18 types are more often associated with penile cancer than the 6 and 11 forms. Pathologists are able to subtype the HPV for your doctor to be able to give you more information.
When the treatment of the warts causes meatal stenosis,( narrowing of the urethra)
this is usually treated with a meatotomy. Meatal stenosis can lead to spraying of the urine. This is a simple procedure. The urethral opening is widened by making an incision in the urethra and suturing the lining of the urethra to the skin of the penis. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition. More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568).
HFHS M.D.-KR
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