Brian J. Flynn, MD, presented “Expanding the Surgical Options for Primary and Recurrent Male Stress Incontinence” at the 11th Urology Today conference on October 27, 2023.
How to cite: Flynn, Brian J. “Expanding the Surgical Options for Primary and Recurrent Male Stress Incontinence.” October 2023. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/expanding-the-surgical-options-for-primary-and-recurrent-male-stress-incontinence/
Expanding the Surgical Options for Primary and Recurrent Male Stress Incontinence – Summary
Brian J. Flynn, MD, evaluates current and upcoming surgical options for treating primary and recurrent male stress incontinence. He begins by reviewing the medical, social, and urethral characteristics of male stress urinary incontinence (SUI) surgical candidates.
Dr. Flynn then evaluates the risks and benefits of male perineal slings (MPS), artificial urinary sphincters (AUS), and adjustable continence therapy (ACT) devices. He notes that, presently, the least effective surgical option also has the least risk of complications for the patient.
Dr. Flynn concludes by presenting examples of patients with various levels of male SUI and how MPS, AUS, and ACT apply to each case. He reiterates that focusing on patient quality of life is paramount in the successful treatment of male SUI.
About The 11th Urology Today Conference:
Presented by chair Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, the 11th Urology Today conference was designed to keep urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare providers educated on the most pertinent issues in urology practices. Areas of focus included urologic oncology, men’s health and reconstruction, female urology, pediatric urology, kidney stones and related conditions, and methods of providing the best care amidst the required logistics of the business side of medicine.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brian J. Flynn, MD, is a professor of surgery/urology and fellowship director in Functional and Reconstructive Urology (FRU) at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center, Division of Urology, in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Flynn earned his medical degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed a six-year residency in urology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania, and a one-year fellowship in female urology and reconstructive urology at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He is board-certified in urology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Flynn earned his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York.
Dr. Flynn’s focus is in functional and reconstructive urology with an active
practice in male/female urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, urethral stricture disease, and robotic bladder/ureteral reconstructive surgery. He is a national leader in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques and robotics for the treatment of urinary incontinence, bladder neck contracture, urethral stricture, and ureteral obstruction. He has developed new techniques for AUS, ProACT, bladder neck
reconstruction, and suprapubic catheter placement.
Dr. Flynn has authored numerous clinical papers, surgical videos, and textbook chapters. He has also presented internationally on surgical management of urethral stenosis with an emphasis on non-transecting techniques, post-prostatectomy incontinence, genitourinary fistula, and ureteral stricture disease.
