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Reasons for Procedure
This procedure is done if you cannot urinate and a catheter cannot be passed through your urethra to help you urinate. The urethra is where urine passes out of the body from the bladder. Urine may not be able pass through the urethra due to:
- Severe urethral stricture—narrowing of the urethra
- Other blockage due to:
- Kidney stones
- Inflammation
- Infection
- Injury
- Prostate disease (in men)
The procedure may also be done if you need to:
- Avoid damaging the urethra
- Have surgery on the urethra or nearby structures
- Have a catheter in your body long-term
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