Urethral procedures involve medical interventions related to the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. These procedures can include diagnostic tests, such as urethroscopy, where a small camera is inserted to examine the urethra, or therapeutic interventions to treat conditions like strictures or infections. Common urethral procedures may also involve the placement of catheters to help drain urine or the use of dilation techniques to widen narrowed areas. These procedures are typically performed by urologists and can help alleviate symptoms or improve urinary function.