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Oral Mucosa Harvest for Urologic Reconstruction: Role of Maxillofacial Surgeon and Donor-Site Morbidity Evaluation

PurposeThe aim of this study was to present retrospective analysis of our experience regarding complications associated with the donor site after oral mucosa harvest for urethral reconstruction. Materials and MethodsBetween May 2010 and January 2013, a total of 18 patients with recurrent urethral strictures received a buccal mucosal graft for urethral reconstruction at the San Giovanni Battista Hospital, University of Turin, Turin. All operations were performed in a 2-team approach. All patients were retrospectively evaluated by clinical examination and using a questionnaire. ResultsUrethroplasty with oral mucosa graft was performed successfully in a 1-step procedure in 17 of 18 patients. No intraoperative complications were observed.The most common complication occurring at the buccal donor site was scarring and contracture (n = 3). ConclusionsOral mucosa graft for urethroplasty is a simple and safe method in the interdisciplinary treatment of urethral strictures. Donor-site morbidity measured by clinical assessment and questionnaire is tolerable.