Dr. Rourke provides state-of-the-art care to patients requiring reconstruction of the genitourinary system, treatment of complications after prostate cancer therapy, and complex surgery for male sexual dysfunction. Dr. Rourke has completed over 4,000 complex reconstructive surgeries including urethroplasty, genital reconstruction for a wide spectrum of disorders, male urethral slings, and artificial urinary sphincter. He has over 20 years of practice experience, over 125 peer reviewed publications, been invited to lecture nationally and internationally on topics related to reconstructive urology.
Dr. Rourke also has broad expertise in surgical education garnered from experiences as residency program director, surgical clerkship coordinator, fellowship director, and faculty course coordinator at the University of Alberta. He has received over 25 teaching awards. Dr. Rourke has chaired several national and international professional committees, including Chair of the Royal College of Physicians Surgeons of Canada Specialty Committee in Urology, Chair of the Canadian Urological Association Post-Graduate Training Committee, Co-Chair of the Canadian Urological Association Scientific Committee, Chair of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons Fellowship Committee, and past-Chair of the Canadian Undergraduate Urology Committee (CanUUC). He is currently Past-President of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS).
Areas of focus:
- Urethral reconstruction
- Male genital reconstruction
- Prostate cancer survivorship
- Artificial urinary sphincter and male urethral slings
- Complex sexual dysfunction including Peyronie’s disease, Penile prosthesis surgery