Types of urologic reconstructive surgery
Our skilled surgeons have specialized expertise in all types of reconstructive urology surgeries, including:
People often need surgery to reconstruct the bladder after bladder cancer, after bladder injury or due to congenital conditions such as spina bifida, bladder exstrophy, and prune belly syndrome. We also repair bladder neck contracture (narrowing) after prostate surgery.
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two organs that requires specialized reconstructive surgery. Genitourinary fistulas often affect the kidneys, bladder and urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder). But fistulas can also reach the rectum, intestines and other organs. Our urology surgeons partner with Penn colorectal and orthopedic surgeons when needed to address the most complex cases.
Our surgeons offer penile reconstruction and male genital reconstruction surgery for:
- Buried penis (when a penis is retracted under scar tissue in the abdomen and scrotum)
- Circumcision complications or revisions
- Genital injuries
- Peyronie’s disease (curved penis)
- Penile cancer
- Penile trauma
- Previous penile surgery complications
- Testicular cancer
Our surgeons are also skilled in treating congenital conditions that need continued care, such as epispadias, exstrophy, and hypospadias. Learn more about our Pediatric to Adult Transitional Urology Program.
Prosthetic urology procedures help restore function after prostate or bladder cancer and can treat erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
The ureter is the tube that connects the kidneys and bladder. It can become damaged from previous surgeries, cancer, or congenital conditions.
We offer complete ureter reconstruction options including ureter reimplantation, ureteral reconstruction, and repair of the ureteropelvic junction. These procedures are designed to allow urine to flow freely so the urinary system can function normally.
Urethroplasty repairs and reconstructs the urethra. Our surgeons repair urethral strictures (narrowing or scarring of the urethra) to allow for improved urine flow.
Our surgeons perform specialized procedures to treat stress incontinence (urine leakage with coughing, sneezing, or activity). Our surgical repair options include minimally invasive surgeries and mesh-free autologous fascial sling procedures.