A urethrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the male urethra, a tube that connects the urinary bladder to the genitals for the removal of fluids out of the body.

What is Urethrectomy medical?

Medical Definition of urethrectomy

: total or partial surgical excision of the urethra.

How is Urethrectomy performed?

This involves removing the male urethra (waterpipe) because of the risk of cancer (or future cancer development) • It is usually done through an incision in your perineum (behind your scrotum) • You will get some temporary bruising around the incision and along your penis • You may get some temporary discharge from the ...