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Patient Resources

Curated patient-facing resources for functional urology, GU reconstruction, and pelvic health — including academic center portals, pre-operative preparation tools, society handouts, and condition-specific education sites.

:::note For Clinicians This page is intended to help you direct patients to high-quality, vetted educational materials. Links to WellPrept portals are surgeon-specific — patients should be directed to their treating surgeon's portal. :::

Academic Medical Center Resources​

Patient education pages maintained by academic reconstructive urology programs.

Sean Elliott MD — Surgeries
Patient-facing surgical procedure library for GU reconstruction. Covers urethroplasty, artificial urinary sphincter, penile prosthetics, fistula repair, and bladder augmentation with plain-language explanations.
seanelliottmd.com/surgeries
Center for Reconstructive Urology
Dedicated academic center for GU reconstruction. Patient resources covering urethral stricture, bladder fistula, male incontinence, and complex lower urinary tract reconstruction.
centerforreconstructiveurology.org
TURNS — Patient Education
Trauma and Urologic Reconstruction Network of Surgeons patient education library. Condition-specific handouts on urethral stricture, pelvic fracture urethral injury, and GU trauma.
turnsresearch.org · Patient Education
Columbia Urogynecology — Patient Resources
Columbia University urogynecology patient education. Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, and surgical treatment options explained for patients.
columbiadoctors.org
Weill Cornell — Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine patient resources for urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. Procedure overviews, what to expect guides, and condition information.
weillcornell.org · Urogynecology Patient Resources

WellPrept Surgical Prep Portals​

WellPrept is a digital pre- and post-operative patient education platform used by reconstructive urology and urogynecology practices. Each portal is surgeon-specific and contains personalized procedure instructions, pre-op checklists, and recovery timelines.

WellPrept — Sean Elliott MD
Pre- and post-operative patient preparation portal for Sean Elliott's reconstructive urology patients. Procedure-specific instructions and recovery guidance.
app.wellprept.com/sean-elliott
WellPrept — Jay Simhan MD
Surgical prep portal for Jay Simhan's patients. Covers pre-operative instructions, what to bring, and post-operative care for GU reconstruction procedures.
app.wellprept.com/jay-simhan
WellPrept — Andrew Cohen MD
Pre-operative patient education portal for Andrew Cohen's surgical patients. Procedure preparation, dietary instructions, and recovery milestones.
app.wellprept.com/andrew-cohen
WellPrept — Rachel Mann MD
Surgical prep portal for Rachel Mann's patients. Pre- and post-operative instructions for urogynecology and female pelvic floor procedures.
app.wellprept.com/rachel-mann
WellPrept — Dr. Canes
Patient preparation portal for Dr. Canes' surgical patients. Digital pre-op and post-op education with procedure-specific instructions and timelines.
app.wellprept.com/drcanes

Society & Foundation Resources​

General patient education maintained by major professional societies and foundations.

AUGS — Patient Resources
American Urogynecological Society patient education library. Condition overviews, treatment options, and finding a specialist for pelvic floor disorders, prolapse, and incontinence.
augs.org · Patient Resources
Urology Health — AUA Foundation
AUA Foundation's patient education portal. Plain-language guides, videos, and printable handouts covering the full spectrum of urological conditions and procedures.
urologyhealth.org · Educational Resources
SUFU — Patient & Clinician Resources
Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction resource library. Includes patient handouts, clinical tools, and bladder diaries.
sufuorg.com/resources

Condition-Specific Patient Sites​

Dedicated patient education sites for specific conditions treated in functional urology.

Fix Incontinence
Patient resource for urinary incontinence treatment options. Covers conservative management, minimally invasive procedures, and surgical options including the artificial urinary sphincter and male sling.
fixincontinence.com
ED Cure
Patient-facing education on erectile dysfunction treatment. Covers oral medications, injections, vacuum devices, and surgical options including penile implants — with realistic outcome information.
edcure.com

Smoking Cessation​

Smoking significantly impairs wound healing and increases surgical complication rates. These resources can be shared directly with patients planning elective reconstruction.

Smokefree.gov
National Cancer Institute's free smoking cessation platform. Personalized quit plans, text support (SmokefreeTXT), apps, and live chat with trained quit specialists.
smokefree.gov
EX Program
Evidence-based digital quit-smoking program from Truth Initiative. Combines behavioral coaching, community support, and NRT guidance. Free to access with high quit rates in clinical studies.
exprogram.com
CDC — Tips to Quit Smoking
CDC's Tips From Former Smokers quit-smoking resource. Printable guides, quit-line numbers (1-800-QUIT-NOW), and links to state quitline services. Excellent for patient handouts.
cdc.gov · Tips to Quit Smoking