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Urethral stricture (US) is a common clinical condition in urology, characterized by high prevalence and morbidity across all ages. Current treatments for US, such as urethral dilatation and internal urethrotomy, fail to fully resolve the condition and are associated with high rates of recurrence and complications.

Additionally, the pathogenesis of US is not well understood. To explore the pathogenesis of US and develop new therapeutic strategies, it is crucial to establish a standardized rat model that accurately reflects the clinical manifestations. This study outlines a straightforward and repeatable method for inducing US in rats using a high-frequency electric knife. The method involves making a longitudinal incision with the electric knife set to a unipolar mixed cutting mode at 4 W, which inflicts significant urethral damage. Histopathological analysis shows thickening of the urothelium, inflammatory infiltration, and disorganized collagen fibers. This model effectively replicates iatrogenic injury through electroexcision in the rat urethra. In summary, this study successfully establishes a new, efficient, and stable rat model of US that closely mimics the clinical scenario, providing a valuable tool for further research into the mechanisms and novel treatments for US.

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