Urinary Tract & Pelvic Reconstruction Fellowship

MD Anderson’s Urology department offers a unique program for urologists seeking to develop a career in genitourinary reconstruction in an environment that fosters clinical acumen and research excellence. Our cancer center has consistently been ranked the No. 1 cancer center in the United States by U.S. News and World Report, and our graduates – across all disciplines – are well poised to take on leadership roles both nationally and internationally.

The primary purpose of the fellowship is to train genitourinary reconstructive surgeons who are uniquely qualified to lead multidisciplinary reconstructive treatment of the oncology patient undergoing treatment for pelvic malignancy.

Trainees are taught the pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning and technical skills to comprehensively manage the genitourinary concerns of patients with pelvic malignancies - urologic, colorectal, gynecologic and pelvic sarcoma. Additionally, the complexities of managing structural and functional urinary tract disorders after surgery and/or radiation are emphasized.

Research is a critical component of the fellowship program with a focus on characterization of urinary sequelae resulting from treatment for non-urologic cancers and reduction of genitourinary complications in patients with pelvic malignancies.