This protocol addresses male patients with a short (< 3 cm) bulbar urethral stricture in whom urethroplasty is not a viable option — a scenario that requires a specific interventional approach distinct from standard surgical repair.
Male patient with a confirmed short (< 3 cm) bulbar urethral stricture who is ineligible for urethroplasty. When standard endoscopic treatments have produced recurrence, this constraint determines which next steps are appropriate and evidence-based.
For appropriately selected patients in this scenario, a drug-coated balloon-based intervention is among the options considered after multiple prior endoscopic treatments have failed to provide lasting patency. A temporary intraluminal device is an alternative option to extend the interval before recurrence. Full eligibility criteria, treatment sequencing, and procedural guidance are in the complete protocol.