<p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Meatotomy </strong>is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made to widen the opening of the urinary meatus &mdash; the external opening of the urethra through which urine exits the body. This intervention is most commonly indicated in <strong>cases of meatal stenosis</strong>, a condition that narrows this opening and can lead to difficulty urinating, pain, or other urinary symptoms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Indications for Meatotomy</strong></span></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Congenital meatal stenosis:</strong> Sometimes present in children as a structural issue from birth.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Acquired meatal stenosis:</strong> May develop due to chronic inflammation, recurrent infections, or trauma to the area.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>The Procedure</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px">Meatotomy is generally a quick and straightforward procedure. It is usually performed under local anesthesia (or general anesthesia in children). The incision enlarges the meatus to facilitate normal urine flow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Recovery</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px">The recovery period is typically short, and postoperative discomfort is usually minimal. The physician may recommend: Monitoring urination</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px">Proper hygiene to prevent infection.<br />A urological consultation is necessary to assess whether this intervention is appropriate and to discuss the potential risks and benefits for each individual case.</span></p>