Jack W. McAninch, MD

Research Interests

McAninch has been instrumental in developing new techniques in urethral and external genital reconstruction. The use of fasciocutaneous penile flap reconstruction of urethral strictures has proven to be a highly successful single stage method of reconstruction for complex strictures. In collaboration with radiology colleagues, he has developed new methods of stricture evaluation, such as sonourethrography and magnetic resonance imaging of posterior urethral rupture. He has also developed innovative techniques in genital reconstruction (including penis, testicle, and genital skin) that have proven to be highly successful in obtaining optimum function and cosmetic results for major deformities. McAninch has collaborated with numerous investigators in the basic research of scar tissue formation as it effects the urethra and external genitalia. Translational research in the field of bioengineered tissue has resulted in a new reconstructive technique utilizing an acellular matrix for urethral stricture patients. This new approach is being done in collaboration with Emil Tanagho, MD and provides the opportunity to reconstruct the urethra without using grafts or penile flaps.

McAninch has also been a leader in developing methodology that has improved diagnostic and surgical care of patients sustaining urogenital trauma. This has resulted in preservation of kidney, bladder, penile, testicle, and urethral function.

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