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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), rich in bioactive growth factors, may enhance wound healing and reduce fibrosis. This study evaluates the impact of submucosal autologous PRP injection as an adjunct to OIU.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methodology:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In this prospective comparative study, 64 patients with short-segment urethral stricture (&lt;2 cm) were randomized into two equal groups: OIU alone (control) and OIU with submucosal PRP injection (PRP group). Four milliliters of autologous PRP were injected at eight submucosal sites after urethrotomy. Primary outcome was postoperative maximum flow rate (ml\/min) (Qmax) at 6 months. Nonparametric statistics (Mann\u2013Whitney U-test) were used.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Baseline demographics and preoperative flow parameters were comparable between groups (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &gt; 0.05). At 6 months, mean Qmax improved from 6.39 to 17.34 mL\/s in the PRP group and from 5.93 to 11.39 mL\/s in the control group (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). Median Qmax was 17 vs. 12 mL\/s, respectively. Mann\u2013Whitney analysis demonstrated a significant difference (U = 123,\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001; effect size\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">r<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2248 0.53). No major complications were observed.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Submucosal PRP injection significantly enhances postoperative urinary flow following OIU. Its regenerative and antifibrotic properties suggest a promising role as an adjunct therapy. 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