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Urethral Strictures

A stricture is scar-tissue blocking the urethra (urinary channel). Causes include trauma, infection and prior instrumentation of the urethra. Strictures lead to weak urinary stream and an inability to empty the bladder. Strictures do have a tendency to recur after treatment. We provide every type of procedure to repair the urethra including dilation, direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU) and urethroplasty. DVIU is a minimally-invasive procedure that cuts the stricture from inside the urethra with the aid of a scope. Urethroplasty is more involved, requiring an incision underneath the scrotum and a short hospital stay, but has higher success rates. Both procedures are followed by a short period of catheterization.

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Burks, Frank N. M.D.
Burks, Frank N. M.D.

Dr. Burks received his Bachelor of Arts degree (cum laude) from The University of Missouri-Columbia and medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Coccimiglio, Lucy, D.O., FACOS.
Coccimiglio, Lucy, D.O., FACOS.

Dr. Coccimiglio is a graduate of Madonna University and earned her medical degree from Michigan State University Medical School.

Lim, Kenneth D.O., FACOS.
Lim, Kenneth D.O., FACOS.

For over 20 years, Dr. Lim has been committed to providing exceptional urological care in Oakland County. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Michigan State University (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine.

McDevitt, William D.O., FACOS.
McDevitt, William D.O., FACOS.

Dr. McDevitt has been offering high-quality compassionate urological care for over 20 years. He is a graduate of Kalamazoo College and Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Schuster, Tina D.O., FACOS.
Schuster, Tina D.O., FACOS.

Dr. Schuster joined Oakland County Urologists in 2009 after completing a fellowship in Endourology, Laparoscopy, and Robotics at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).