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Direct Visual Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU) Home Care After Surgery HF#4416

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What is DVIU?

 

DVUI is the repair of a narrow segment (stricture) of the urethra.  A small scope is placed into the urethra, and a cut is made in the stricture.

 

 

 

After Surgery

 

It’s normal for you to feel some pain in the area of repair for about 2 weeks.  You will have pain medicine to take as needed.

 

In most cases, you will go home with a catheter.  The catheter could remain in place for 2 days to 2 weeks. This depends on the amount of repair and your doctor. We will teach you how to care for the catheter before you leave the hospital.

 

Activity Guidelines

  • Do not lift more than 10 pounds for 2 weeks.
  • Drink at least eight (8-ounce) glasses of fluid daily.
  • Do not drive for one week.
  • No sex for 1 week.
  • You may shower.  If you have a catheter, do not take tub baths, soak in a hot tub, or go swimming.
  • Nothing strenuous until your doctor says it is okay.
  • Your doctor will talk with you about going back to work.

 

When to Call the Doctor

  • Catheter not draining.
  • Problems passing urine after the catheter is removed.
  • Decrease in the amount of urine you pass.

  • Temperature over 100.4° F by mouth for two readings taken 4 hours apart.

  • Large amount of blood in urine (you may have some spotty bleeding for a few days). 

 

Follow up Care

 

You will have a follow-up visit that will be made before you leave the hospital.

 

Phone Numbers

 

Urology Clinic:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  (608) 263-4757

 

After Hours, Nights, Weekends, and Holidays: (608) 262-0486. 
Ask for the Urology Resident on call.  Leave your name and phone number with the area code.  The doctor will call you back.

 

Toll Free: 1-800-323-8942

 

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Last Updated: 04/26/2010

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