Functional and Reconstructive Urology: A New Subspecialty or Rebranding

Posted by Brian J. Flynn, MD | Aug 2024

Brian J. Flynn, MD, presented “Functional and Reconstructive Urology: A New Subspecialty or Rebranding” during the 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar on January 31, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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How to cite: Flynn, Brian J. “Functional and Reconstructive Urology: A New Subspecialty or Rebranding.” January 31, 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/functional-and-reconstructive-urology-a-new-subspecialty-or-rebranding/

Functional and Reconstructive Urology: A New Subspecialty or Rebranding – Summary

Brian J. Flynn, MD, defines functional and reconstructive urology and its place in future and existing urological practices. Dr. Flynn introduces functional and reconstructive urology as an area that focuses on disorders related to urinary and pelvic floor dysfunctions, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and overactive bladder.

Dr. Flynn discusses the historical context of functional and reconstructive urology, explaining how aspects of functional urology and reconstructive urology have been present in urology for decades. He acknowledges that while the conditions treated are not new, the emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach and the incorporation of advanced diagnostics and therapeutic techniques justifies viewing functional and reconstructive urology as a distinct subspecialty rather than a form of alternative medicine.

Dr. Flynn concludes by illustrating how functional and reconstructive urology impacts patient care and quality of life. He provides authoritative sources for continuing education in functional and reconstructive urology.

About The 43rd Annual Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar:

The Ralph E. Hopkins Urology Seminar is a multi-day meeting focused on training urologists in the latest in assessing, diagnosing, and treating urologic conditions in the clinical setting. Updates are provided on urologic cancers, stone disease, urologic reconstruction, female urology, infertility, sexual function, emerging surgical techniques, and general urology. The 43rd iteration of the meeting took place from January 31st to February 2nd, 2024, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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About The Author

Brian J. Flynn, MD

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.

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