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Reconstructive Surgery

The Division of Reconstructive Surgery is solely dedicated to all aspects of kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra reconstruction. Fellowship-trained urologists use a multidisciplinary approach and work as a team with specialists in plastic surgery and colorectal surgery.

Treatment Team

Steven B. Brandes, MD, Division Director
Thomas H. Tung, MD - Plastic Surgery
Steven B. Hunt, MD - Colorectal Surgery

FOR APPOINTMENTS OR TO REFER A PATIENT, CALL (314) 362-8227.

Best Candidates for Reconstructive Urologic Surgery

Urethral disruption injuries from pelvic fractures.

Recto-urinary fistulas after prosatectomy or pelvic surgery.

Refractory male urethral strictures.

Radiation-induced urinary fistulas.

Major bladder reconstruction- Mitrofanoff, neobladder, and MACE (continent enema).

Major ureter reconstruction - Boariflap Ieal ureter, and TUU.

Reconstructive surgery on the urethra for complicated urethral strictures and fistula involves plastic surgical techniques using flaps of skin and other tissues. Deformities of the penis may also be corrected.

The division holds special expertise in repair and reconstruction of genitals as a result of sports injury, automobile accidents and other traumas.

Regional/National Referrals

We treat many patients from outside the region and outside United States. For North American referrals, physicians may call the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Doctors Access Line at (800) 252-DOCS (3627).

Patients in the continental United States may refer to Family and Guest Services for assistance with lodging. <

International Referrals

Physicians and patients from countries outside of the United States may view a complete list of our Centers of Excellence available for International Healthcare Referrals or physicians may contact us by email, with a short summary of the patient's diagnosis and your initial treatment plan. We will forward this summary to the right department for review and follow-up. Although English is preferred, you may email in your own language.