Genitourinary Reconstruction

UI Health Care genitourinary reconstruction specialists offer the most advanced surgical treatments and techniques to address your genital and urinary conditions and restore function.

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For all other requests:: 1-800-777-8442

Genitourinary reconstruction is any surgery used to treat conditions that affect the function of the genitourinary organs such as the ureter, bladder, prostate, urethra, penis, vagina, and testicles.

These conditions can have a huge impact on your overall health and quality of life, which is why University of Iowa Health Care genitourinary reconstruction specialists work with you to find a treatment plan that meets your needs.

Our specialists are experts in a variety of surgical treatment options—including minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery—to relieve your pain and restore function.

Genitourinary reconstruction experts who can treat any condition

All of our genitourinary reconstruction specialists are fellowship trained. They have the expertise to treat any genitourinary condition—including rare or difficult cases—with an emphasis on patient-centered care.

They are also nationally and internationally recognized leaders in their field, actively working to advance the practice of genitourinary reconstruction care here in Iowa and around the world.

The most advanced genitourinary reconstruction care available, including minimally invasive options

Our urologic surgeons participate in clinical trials and research studies of the most advanced and up-to-date treatments, techniques, and technologies so that they can make them available to you sooner.

This includes robotic-assisted surgical options that allow for smaller incisions, less pain, and faster recoveries, along with shorter operating times and improved outcomes.

Treatments offered

Anterior/symphyseal fistula repair
Bladder Botox injection
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)
Fistula repair
Genital reconstruction
GreenLight laser therapy
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP)
InterStim (sacral nerve stimulation)
Kidney stone prevention
Laser lithotripsy
Medical stone treatment

Open bladder stone management
Percutaneous nephrostomy tube
Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Urethral reconstruction
- Urethroplasty
- Urethral diverticulum
- Buccal mucosa grafting
- Perineal urethrostomy
Urethral stricture management

Urinary diversion
- Ileal conduit
- Bladder augmentation
- Mitrofanoff procedure
- Ileocecocystoplasty
- Patient-specific diversions
Rectourethral fistula repair
Vaginoplasty
Vasectomy
Vasectomy reversal
Vulvoplasty

Conditions treated

Adult acquired buried penis
Adult hypospadias
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Bladder exstrophy
Bladder stones
Chronic prostatitis
Erectile dysfunction
Genital pain
- Testicular pain
- Scrotal pain
Interstitial cystitis, also called urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS)

Kidney stones
Low testosterone
Lower urinary tract symptoms
- Urinary urgency
- Urinary frequency
- Nocturia
- Urinary retention
Male infertility
Neurogenic bladder (congenital and acquired)
Pain with intercourse
Painful urination