Management of recurrent anastomotic stenosis following radical prostatectomy using holmium laser and steroid injection

To present our experience with the management of recurrent and resistant anastomotic stenosis following radical prostatectomy (RP) using transurethral laser incision of the stenotic area and injection of steroids.

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