Specialized Reconstructive Urology for Urinary Function, Structural Repair & Long-Term Quality of Life
Urinary Tract Reconstruction at Xiamen Humanity Hospital provides specialized care for conditions affecting the urethra, ureters, bladder, and other parts of the urinary system. The Department of Urology treats strictures, obstruction, congenital abnormalities, trauma, fistulas, bladder dysfunction, and complications from previous surgery. Care is tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, medical history, and overall health.
🩺 What Is Urinary Tract Reconstruction?
Urinary tract reconstruction includes surgeries that repair or redirect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra when they are damaged, narrowed, blocked, or not functioning normally. Procedures may include urethroplasty, ureteral repair, bladder reconstruction, or urinary diversion, sometimes using tissue from the mouth or intestine.
The goal is to improve urine flow, protect kidney function, reduce leakage, or create a safe new urinary pathway. At Xiamen Humanity Hospital, patients can receive reconstructive assessment through the Department of Urology.
🩺 Types of Urinary Tract Reconstruction
- Urethral Reconstruction or Urethroplasty – Urethroplasty is performed to repair a narrowed, scarred, or damaged urethra. A short narrowed section may sometimes be removed before the healthy ends are reconnected. Longer or more complex strictures can require tissue grafts to rebuild the affected section.
- Ureteral Reconstruction – The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Reconstruction may be considered when a ureter becomes narrowed, damaged, obstructed, or affected by previous treatment. Depending on the location of the problem, surgery may repair the ureter or reconnect it to another healthy section or to the bladder.
- Bladder Reconstruction – Selected patients with severe bladder damage or dysfunction may require reconstructive surgery to improve urine storage or create a functional urinary reservoir. The approach depends on the underlying condition and the patient’s kidney, bladder, and urethral function.
- Urinary Diversion – Urinary diversion creates a new pathway for urine when the bladder cannot safely store or release urine, or when bladder removal is required as part of another treatment. Options can include an ileal conduit or, in carefully selected patients, a reconstructed bladder known as a neobladder.
- Complex Functional Reconstruction – Some patients have complicated urinary problems involving previous surgery, trauma, congenital abnormalities, urinary fistulas, bladder-neck narrowing, or combined urinary dysfunction. These situations require individualized reconstructive planning rather than a standard procedure.
🩺 Who Is a Good Candidate?
Urinary Tract Reconstruction may be considered when a structural or functional urinary problem cannot be adequately managed with medication, catheter-based care, endoscopic treatment, or another less invasive approach. A urologist must first determine the exact cause and location of the urinary problem.
✔️ Patients with urethral strictures that restrict or block normal urinary flow
✔️ Individuals with ureteral narrowing, obstruction, or damage that affects kidney drainage
✔️ Patients experiencing recurrent urinary obstruction after previous treatment
✔️ Individuals with urinary tract injuries caused by trauma or previous surgery
✔️ Patients with selected congenital abnormalities affecting urinary tract structure or function
✔️ Individuals with urinary fistulas or abnormal connections involving the urinary tract
📝 Consultation & Preparation
Consultation for urinary tract reconstruction identifies the location and impact of urinary damage. Your urologist will review prior procedures, catheter use, infections, radiation or cancer treatment, and previous repair attempts. Testing depends on the suspected problem and may include cystoscopy, urethrogram, urine tests, ultrasound, CT imaging, kidney-function tests, or other specialized studies.
✔️ Detailed review of urinary symptoms, previous diagnoses, and treatment history
✔️ Assessment of previous urologic surgery, trauma, catheterization, or reconstructive procedures
✔️ Physical examination and specialist urological assessment
✔️ Blood tests, including assessment of kidney function when appropriate
✔️ Ultrasound, CT imaging, cystoscopy, or contrast studies depending on the condition
✔️ Evaluation of the location, length, and severity of any urinary obstruction or stricture
🩺 Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery varies by the type and complexity of surgery. Follow your urologist’s instructions. Catheters, stents, or drains may be needed while tissues heal, and extensive procedures may require longer hospitalization and monitoring.
✔️ Hospital monitoring according to the complexity of the reconstructive procedure
✔️ Temporary catheter, urinary stent, or drainage device when required
✔️ Pain management and prescribed medication during early recovery
✔️ Adequate fluid intake according to the medical team’s instructions
✔️ Avoiding heavy lifting and strenuous physical activity during early healing
🌍 Why Choose Xiamen Humanity Hospital for Urinary Tract Reconstruction?
Xiamen Humanity Hospital’s Department of Urology provides urinary tract reconstruction in Xiamen, China. Led by Professor Wang Qing, it includes seven subspecialties, including functional reconstruction, oncology, minimally invasive surgery, urinary calculi, prostate diseases, andrology, and pediatric urology. The hospital also offers international patient and medical tourism services.
✔️ Dedicated functional reconstruction subspecialty within the Department of Urology
✔️ Urology department led by Professor Wang Qing
✔️ Comprehensive urological services covering seven subspecialty areas
✔️ Established expertise in minimally invasive urological treatment
✔️ Access to urologic oncology, stone management, prostate care, andrology, and pediatric urology
✔️ Multidisciplinary medical resources for patients with complex conditions
✔️ On-site diagnostic imaging and laboratory services for medical assessment
