Urethral Reconstruction Urologist - Dr. Angelo Gousse, MD
Urethral reconstruction is available at Bladder Health & Reconstructive Urology Institute for men who experience urethral strictures or stenosis caused by trauma or other damage to the urethra. The practice has two convenient locations in Aventura, Miramar and West Palm Beach, Florida, led by reconstruction specialist Angelo Gousse, MD, who brings 25 years of experience and advanced technical skills to your surgery in order to achieve the best outcome possible. To set up a consultation, call or use the online scheduling tool today.
Urethral Reconstruction Q & A
Urethral reconstruction — also called urethroplasty — is a surgical procedure to repair the urethra. The procedure involves different surgical procedures to widen or open the urethra in areas where it has narrowed or become blocked. This is essential when you’re having trouble urinating and may be experiencing side effects, such as incontinence or urinary tract infections.
Urethral reconstruction is necessary for patients with urethral strictures or stenosis. This can be the result of trauma to the urethra — such as during a pelvic fracture — or less commonly, the result of an infection or other disease affecting the urethra.
Dr. Gousse also performs revision surgeries if you’ve had reconstruction with urethral dilation and direct visual internal urethrotomy (DVIU) and your strictures have returned. These types of procedures are the most common form of urethral reconstruction, though they are successful in only about 50% of cases. As a reconstruction specialist, Dr. Gousse offers more advanced surgical solutions for higher success rates and better long-term outcomes.
Dr. Gousse offers two types of urethroplasty. The first choice uses an anastomotic technique and the second a tissue transfer technique. To determine which procedure is best for you, Dr. Gousse performs extensive diagnostic testing and visualization procedures — including a retrograde urethrogram — before planning your surgery.
In the anastomotic procedure, Dr. Gousse performs an open surgery in which he removes the portion of the urethra that is damaged and rejoins the remaining, normal portions together. This is considered a primary repair.
In the alternative procedure, Dr. Gousse uses a tissue graft to enlarge the narrowed portion of the urethra. The graft comes from your own tissues — either from penile foreskin or buccal mucosa (inner lining of the mouth) — to reduce the risk of graft rejection. Dr. Gousse typically uses a buccal mucosa graft as it is well tolerated, cosmetic, and successful in most cases.
After your surgery, Dr. Gousse may have you stay in the hospital for up to two days to recover. You’ll then wear a catheter for the next 2-3 weeks until you’ve healed sufficiently. Dr. Gousse monitors your recovery process and performs follow-up testing to ensure you’re healing and that your procedure was successful. In many cases, patients can enjoy baseline sexual function and father children after healing fully.
To schedule a consultation for urethral reconstruction at Bladder Health & Reconstructive Urology Institute, call or book online now.
Urethral reconstruction treatment is a surgical procedure where a urologist repairs urethral strictures or damage done to the urethra. In other words, the urologist widens the urethral tube after it becomes blocked or narrowed. Some people know the procedure as urethroplasty.
The purpose of urethral reconstruction treatment is to reverse incontinence symptoms and help people urinate comfortably again. If you live in South Florida, one of the most trustworthy urologists available to offer urethral construction treatment is Dr. Angelo Gousse of the Bladder Health & Reconstructive Urology Institute.
Dr. Gousse has built a phenomenal reputation in the world of urology. His innovations and contributions to urethral construction treatments have revolutionized how other urologists administer these treatments to their patients. Urologists around the globe have turned to Dr. Gousse for advice on how to widen the urethra effectively. But as a South Florida resident, you can experience his work firsthand at Gousse Urology.
Do you suspect that you have a problem with your urethra? If so, you can make an appointment to visit Gousse Urology by calling (305) 606-7028 or contact us here. We have three clinics in the South Florida region, including Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County and Broward County.
Dr. Gousse: Urethral Reconstruction Treatment
Dr. Gousse has spent his entire career specializing in different areas of urologic medicines and treatments. His advanced techniques associated with urethral construction treatment have been published in several scientific journals around the world.
These techniques include the tissue transfer technique and the anastomotic technique. Dr. Gousse puts each patient through a visual diagnostic testing procedure to determine which method will work best for them. The same procedure can be used to examine you too. That way, you can have confidence knowing the very best treatment for your condition will be administered.
Dr. Gousse has received a world-class education in the field of urology and urethral reconstruction treatment. His educational background includes Yale University School of Medicine, the University of New York, Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He was also the director of reconstructive urology at Memorial Hospital Miramar.
As you can see, you’ll be in perfect hands when you have Dr. Gousse performing your urethral reconstructive treatment. His techniques have a much higher success rate than standard urethral reconstructive techniques. If the anastomotic procedure is performed, he will surgically remove the damaged parts of the urethra and attach the remaining ones back together.
Alternatively, Dr. Gousse can enlarge the restricted area of the urethra with a tissue graft. He uses the patient’s own tissues to form the graft, such as the buccal mucosa or the penile foreskin. The success rate of this procedure is high in most cases. But don’t worry, Dr. Gousse will know which technique is best to use on you.
When the treatment has finished getting administered, you might be required to wait a couple of days in the hospital to recover. Then a catheter will need to be worn in the weeks following the procedure. Dr. Gousse will keep track of your progress through follow-up visits and tests to determine if the urethral reconstruction was a success.
Anti-Discrimination Policy
Gousse Urology has an anti-discrimination policy at all three of its clinics. Patients are made to feel comfortable and welcomed without any judgment or embarrassment. We realize the most challenging step for a patient is to walk through the door and seek treatment for their sensitive health condition. Dr. Gousse and the rest of the staff members do not judge anyone for their condition. Everyone is respected and treated equally.
Contact Us Today
Are you ready to find out whether you need a urethral reconstruction treatment? Call (305) 606-7028 or contact us here to schedule an appointment to visit one of our clinics.
