Center for Reconstructive Urology

The Center for Reconstructive Urology is an affiliate of Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Its primary emphasis is treatment of patients experiencing complex urological problems, requiring reconstructive intervention.

As the Center's Medical Director, Dr. Charles Secrest performs diagnostic studies to determine the need for reconstructive surgery. Patients will undergo a thorough medical and physical evaluation as a part of the diagnostic process. An individualized plan of care is developed after careful consideration of all treatment options.

The Center for Reconstructive Urology specializes in various treatment options for the following urologic disorders:

• Urethral stricture disease - scarring of the urethra which limits or blocks the flow of urine after trauma, inflammation or balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO).
• Incontinence - the uncontrolled loss of urine
• Peyronie's disease - penile curvature often caused by a painful lump in the penis.
• Pelvic floor relaxation and prolapse - weakening of the muscles that support the pelvis in women causing urinary problems and protrusion of the vagina.
• Neurogenic bladder - urinary difficulties due to spinal cord injury, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders.
• Erectile difficulties - related to penile function, sexuality, and low testosterone levels.
• Congenital urologic problems - abnormalities of the genitals from birth including hypospadias and epispadias.
• Overactive bladder - causing the constant urge to urinate and frequent urination.
• Genitourinary trauma - injuries affecting the genitals and urinary organs.
• Fistulas - abnormal connections between bladder and vagina or urethra.

The Team Approach

A healthcare team consisting of specially trained nurses, surgical technologists, radiology technologists, wound, ostomy, continence nurses, and other medical professionals assist with all aspects of the treatment plan. A clinical research team evaluates new medications and procedures as they emerge to provide the latest treatment options. A dedicated urological nursing unit as well as the Intensive Care Unit and a diversity of medical specialties available at Baptist Medical Center facilitates a comprehensive partnership of care with the Center for Reconstructive Urology.

Procedures and services of the Center for Reconstructive Urology are provided at The Continence Clinic.