Reconstructive Urology

Reconstructive urology is surgery to restore normal function by repairing, rerouting, or recreating areas of the upper and lower urinary tract and some reproductive organs.

Patients might need reconstructive urology because of injuries, birth defects, medical conditions, or complications from surgery or other treatment.

Reconstructive surgical procedures help people with a variety of conditions, such as physical abnormalities, incontinence and strictures, or trauma related to another surgery. These procedures may focus on genitalia, kidneys, bladder, ureter and more; they often combine urologic expertise with plastic surgery techniques.

Need of Reconstructive Urology

There are many areas with reconstructive urology, including the:

Kidneys
Ureters (tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder)
Bladder
Urethra (tube leading from the bladder to outside the body)
Vagina
Penis
Testicles
Prostate Gland

Treatment for Reconstructive Urology

Infertility tests can be expensive and might not be covered by insurance — find out what your medical plan covers ahead of time.

Diagnosing male infertility problems usually involves:

Remove scar tissue and reconstruct the urethra to repair urethral strictures
Correct severe penile deformities and restore a natural appearance in men with Peyronie’s disease
Implant an inflatable penile prosthesis to treat erectile dysfunction
Implant an artificial urinary sphincter to prevent urine leakage, to treat urinary incontinence
Vaginal surgery for urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse
Penile surgery to repair hypospadias, a birth defect in which the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis rather than the tip
Fistula repair to close an opening between the bladder and another organ
Surgery to repair traumatic injuries to the bladder, kidneys, penis, or testicles
Urinary diversion to create another opening for urine to drain from the body, in cases of bladder problems