Radical Prostatectomy
Scarring in the bladder neck: What can be done?
Dear Dr. Motola:
I have scaring in my bladder neck after prostate removal. I have had this scarring removed 2 times in the last 2 years. I have been inserting a catheter daily for the past 11 months to help prevention. I am scheduled for scar tissue removal for a third time next month. What, if anything, can be done to prevent scar tissue from returning?
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