12/08/2026
Bladder neck contracture is a narrowing of the bladder opening caused by scar tissue, leading to a weak urine stream, straining to p*e, and trouble completely emptying the bladder. It most often happens as a complication after prostate surgery or radiation therapy.
⚠️Common Symptoms
1. Weak or slow p*e stream
2. Straining or pushing to start urination
3. Feeling like your bladder is still full
3. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder stones
4. Urinary retention or total inability to p*e
⚠️Main Causes
1. Past prostate removal surgery (prostatectomy)
2. Surgeries for an enlarged prostate (like TURP)
3. Pelvic radiation therapy
4. Poor blood flow or healing issues at the surgery site
⚠️Treatment Options
1. Urethral dilation: Stretching open the narrowed area using special tools.
2. Endoscopic incision: Cutting the scar tissue through a small scope placed in the tube where p*e comes out.
3. Medications: Using steroid injections or anti-scar medicine like mitomycin C during an procedure to stop scar tissue from returning.
4. Surgery: Open or robot-assisted reconstruction for tough, repeating cases.