Faculty

Brian J. Flynn, M.D.
Professor of Surgery/Urology Fellowship Director, Functional and Reconstructive Urology University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Dr. Brian J. Flynn is a Professor of Surgery/Urology at the University of Colorado and the Founder and Fellowship Director of the Functional and Reconstructive Urology (FRU) program. For over two decades, he has been a driving force in defining and modernizing the field of FRU to restore patients”” quality of life. He is board-certified by the American Board of Urology in both Urology and the sub-specialty of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS).

Dr. Flynn is a nationally recognized innovator in surgical techniques, particularly in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures. He established the robotic reconstructive urology program at the University of Colorado and has performed over 800 robotic reconstructive cases. He is credited with developing pioneering techniques for artificial urinary sphincters (AUS), ProACT™ adjustable continence therapy, and robotic bladder neck reconstruction. Notably, he was the first surgeon to utilize buccal mucosa for robotic bladder neck reconstruction.

His clinical practice is heavily focused on complex URPS and male GU reconstructive challenges. He possesses specialized expertise in the management of genitourinary fistulas, complex urethral strictures, and male/female incontinence. He has presented internationally on the surgical management of these challenging conditions, with a specific emphasis on genitourinary fistula and non-transecting techniques for urethral stenosis.

Dr. Flynn earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Rochester and his M.D. from Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his urology residency at Geisinger Health System and his fellowship in Functional and Reconstructive Urology at Duke University Medical Center.

A prolific scholar, Dr. Flynn has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters. He serves as the co-founder and Scientific Program Director for the national meeting, Integrating Functional Reconstructive Urology and Endourology (IFRUE), and is a Past President of the South Central Section of the AUA.