Restoring Function
Renewing Confidence
Reconstructive Urology
Restoring Function and Quality of Life
Reconstructive urology is a subspecialty in which surgeons restore or construct the urinary system and the genital system. It is not uncommon to perform such surgical corrections after trauma, malformations or diseases, including those which are the side effects of other therapies.
Some of the problems usually handled with the help of reconstructive urology include the following
Urethral stricture
pathological narrowing of the urethral tube, quite often caused by scarring effects or injury.
Urinary incontinence
The involuntary leakage of urine that occurs due to poor bladder control.
Erectile dysfunction
A man’s failure to develop or maintain an erection.
Pelvic organ prolapse
The sagging down of structures in the pelvic region, including the bladder and uterus.
Neurogenic bladder
Bladder control problems attributed to nerve damage as a result of conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
Gender affirmation surger
Surgical procedures involving genital remodeling to fit the desired sex.
Congenital disabilities
structural abnormalities of the urinary and reproductive systems present since birth.
Activities, which may be carried out in reconstructive urology procedures, may be
Tissue repair
Restoration of non-viable skin or subcutaneous tissue with other tissues in the form of grafts or flaps.
Urinary diversion
Constructing another route for urine to leave the body, usually done in situations where the bladder has been surgically removed.
Implantation of devices
helps restore function by placing artificial devices such as penile implants or artificial urinary sphincters.
Robotic-assisted surgery
refers to the use of advanced technologies in the performance of approaches that are minimally invasive and precise.
Recovery process
The recovery process from these reconstructive urology surgeries may be different for all patients as the magnitude of the surgery determines it. A majority of the patients may need to be caged in the hospital, and post-operative care is equally essential for the successful healing and functioning of the system. The teamwork that cuts across and includes the urologists and the cosmetic surgeons, among others, is very fundamental in solving complex problems.
All in all, reconstructive urology is crucial in the restoration of normal urinary and sexual functions of the individual, hence enhancing the overall wellness of the patient following an injury or a disease.