The urethral caruncle procedure is usually uncomplicated, but requires a systematic evaluation under the supervision of a physician before the procedure can be performed.
Urethral caruncle is a benign polypoid growth at the end of the female urethra, often located behind the urethral orifice, which may be associated with a severe decrease in estrogen levels due to the irritation of chronic inflammation in the vulva, as well as localized varicose veins in the mucous membranes. Usually, urethral caruncle surgery is not complicated, but requires attention to aseptic operation, and the excision site should not be too deep.
Before urethral caruncle surgery, patients need to take a sitz bath with potassium permanganate solution every day for three to four days to clean the anti-inflammatory affected area to prevent postoperative infection. Surgical excision is performed under the direction of the doctor, the tip of the caruncle is held with forceps, the base is exposed, the caruncle is excised from the root with a knife, the base is sutured, and then a catheter is left in place while the patient waits for recovery.
Although the surgical procedure is not complicated, it is necessary to actively take good postoperative care under the guidance of the doctor, with a light diet, which is conducive to the recovery of the affected area and the prevention of infection.