Brian S. Christine, MD, Author at Grand Rounds in Urology

Brian S. Christine, MD

Urology Centers of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Dr. Christine attended Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, and then went on to complete his urology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He practiced general urology for five years, treating urologic cancers, kidney stones, female urology, and male sexual dysfunction. Over a decade ago, Dr. Christine decided to sub-specialize in prosthetic urology and men’s sexual health. At present, his internationally-recognized practice is centered on treating erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, premature ejaculation, radical prostatectomy-induced urinary incontinence, and low testosterone, as well as on providing male genital aesthetic surgery. In addition to his work as a clinician, Dr. Christine is heavily involved in the medical community and is committed to urologic education. He is Fellowship Director and Director of Prosthetic Urology and Men’s Sexual Health at Urology Centers of Alabama. He frequently hosts urologists from around the world and allows them to observe his surgeries. He is a member of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, the International Society of Sexual Medicine, the European Association of Urology, and the International Continence Society.

Talks by Brian S. Christine, MD

Telesurgery: Using the Virtual Classroom to Educate

Posted by Brian S. Christine, MD | Sep 2019

Brian S. Christine, MD, describes the evolution of using the operating room as a classroom to employing virtual classrooms for surgical education in the modern era. He emphasizes the value and potential of interactive real-time live streaming, as opposed to pre-recorded videos, to educate practicing urologists and residence.

Managing Complications Following Penile Implant Surgery

Posted by Brian S. Christine, MD | Sep 2019

Brian S. Christine, MD, reviews common complications that occur following penile implant surgery and techniques for addressing them. He specifically discusses the management of device infection, glans necrosis, scrotal hematoma, glans hypermobility, supersonic transporter (SST) deformity, and reservoir herniation.

Pitfalls and Pearls of Penile Prosthesis Surgery

Posted by Brian S. Christine, MD | Nov 2018

Brian S. Christine, MD, reviews the history of penile implant surgery. He then demonstrates critical steps, correct technique, and precautions to avoid intraoperative complications in scrotal and infrapubic placement of inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP).