At Life Kingsbury Hospital, Optical Urethrotomy is performed using specialized endoscopic techniques and comprehensive assessment of urethral narrowing. Established in 1918, this accredited hospital in Cape Town, South Africa has 212 beds and offers advanced urology, endourology, reconstructive procedures, and urinary tract care.

Optical Urethrotomy may be considered for appropriately selected patients with short or suitable urethral strictures causing symptoms such as reduced urine flow, difficulty urinating, or incomplete bladder emptying. Before treatment, the urologist may perform urine testing, uroflowmetry, urethroscopy, retrograde urethrography, or other investigations to determine the location and extent of the stricture. During the procedure, the scarred area is carefully incised under direct endoscopic visualization.