Brian J. Flynn, MD, presented “Functional Urology: A New Sub-Specialty or Rebranding?” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 28, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Flynn, Brian J. “FRU Rebranding.” August 28, 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/fru-rebranding/
FRU Rebranding – Summary
Brian J. Flynn, MD, focuses on defining and exploring the evolving specialties of functional and reconstructive urology, emphasizing the need for rebranding within the field. In this 11-minute talk, he stresses that functional urology, similar to specialties like female pelvic medicine and pediatric urology, deserves rebranding efforts.
Dr. Flynn advocates for collaboration between urologists and non-physicians to expand the field’s influence, particularly in addressing lower urinary tract dysfunctions. He also discusses how urologists can better integrate into the broader medical community, learning from global models, especially in Europe and Canada, where functional and integrative approaches are more advanced.
Functional urology is a comprehensive, patient-centered specialty with a broad scope of practice encompassing all lower urinary tract disorders.
About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)
The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.