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The Optilume\u00ae paclitaxel drug-coated balloon (DCB) has emerged as a novel minimally invasive treatment combining mechanical dilation with local anti-fibrotic drug delivery. This narrative review synthesizes current evidence on Optilume DCB specifically for BNS and VUAS. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search identified eight relevant publications (2024\u20132026), including randomized controlled trials, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, and case series addressing Optilume DCB for posterior urethral stenoses. Results: Across the reviewed studies, freedom from reintervention for BNS ranged from 77.5% to 100% at 12 months, while VUAS outcomes were more variable (40\u201381%). A comparative study of 141 patients demonstrated significantly improved recurrence-free survival with DCB versus standard endoscopic treatment (HR 0.40, p = 0.021). Radiation-induced posterior urethral stenosis showed 81.1% freedom from repeat intervention. Complications were predominantly minor (Clavien-Dindo grade I), with no de novo incontinence attributable to the device. Conclusions: Optilume DCB represents a promising minimally invasive option for BNS and VUAS, particularly in patients with recurrent disease or those unsuitable for reconstructive surgery. BNS appears to respond more favorably than VUAS, likely reflecting distinct pathophysiological mechanisms. Prior radiation therapy remains a negative prognostic factor. Prospective randomized trials with longer follow-up are needed to define the role of DCB in posterior urethral stenosis management.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/medicina62050898","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,7]],"date-time":"2026-05-07T14:05:46Z","timestamp":1778162746000},"page":"898","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Paclitaxel Drug-Coated Balloon (Optilume\u00ae) for Bladder Neck Stenosis and Vesicourethral Anastomotic Stenosis: A Narrative Review"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"62","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0008-6555-3403","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Tomasz","family":"Ufniarski","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Urology Clinic, University Clinical Centre, 80-952 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-6097-7508","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Miko\u0142aj","family":"Frankiewicz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Urology Clinic, University Clinical Centre, 80-952 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"},{"name":"Department of Urology, Medical University of Gda\u0144sk, 80-210 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-0983-1922","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Maja","family":"Frankiewicz","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Medical University of Gda\u0144sk, 80-210 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7799-685X","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Marcin","family":"Matuszewski","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Urology Clinic, University Clinical Centre, 80-952 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"},{"name":"Department of Urology, Medical University of Gda\u0144sk, 80-210 Gda\u0144sk, Poland"}],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,6]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"211","DOI":"10.1016\/j.urology.2022.04.041","article-title":"Urethral Stricture\/Stenosis as a Complication of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound of the Prostate (HIFU): What Is the Overall Patient Experience?","volume":"167","author":"Barham","year":"2022","journal-title":"Urology"},{"key":"ref_2","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"87","DOI":"10.5489\/cuaj.816","article-title":"Salvage Prostatectomy Post-Definitive Radiation Therapy: The Vancouver Experience","volume":"7","author":"Corcoran","year":"2013","journal-title":"Can. 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