What does the cryptic crossword clue "A urethra well operated on is a crowning glory (6,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of A URETHRA WELL = LAURELWREATH The answer is LAURELWREATH.

A urethra well operated on is a crowning glory (6,6)

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