Joel Gelman, MD, presented “Principles of Tissue Transfer in Reconstructive Urology” during the Jackson Hole Seminars on February 7, 2018 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

How to cite: Gelman, Joel. “Principles of Tissue Transfer in Reconstructive Urology” February 7, 2018. Accessed Dec 2025. https://grandroundsinurology.com/principles-tissue-transfer-reconstructive-urology/

Principles of Tissue Transfer in Reconstructive Urology

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Joel Gelman, MD, discusses the basic plastic surgery principles of tissue transfer in reconstructive urology. Specifically, he describes plastic surgery applications for urethral strictures, pelvic fractures, and hypospadias. Furthermore, he explains how these principles can improve surgery best practices and patient outcomes.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Director at The Center for Reconstructive Urology |  + posts

Joel Gelman, MD, is the Director for the Center for Reconstructive Urology in Orange, California. Dr. Gelman’s research interests include urethral stricture disease and R01 NIH Funded Urethral Tissue Engineering basic science research. His clinical specialties include urethral stricture and penile implant surgery, correction of penile curvature from Peyronie's disease, and hypospadias revision surgery.