Hunter Wessells

Dept of Urology, University of Washington, United States of America

Hunter Wessells

Academic positions:
- Professor of Urology, University of Washington
- Chief of Urology at Harborview Medical Center

Any industry positions (in last five years):
None declared

Research interests:
Dr. Wessells' research interests include the physiology and pathophysiology of erectile dysfunction, animal models of diabetes, penile endothelial cell function, gene therapy approaches to erectile dysfunction, and melanocortin signaling of sex behavior. A proerectile melanocortin agonist developed by Dr. Wessells and his collaborators at the University of Arizona is in clinical trials for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Any other information:
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (1998-present) and member of the Advisory Committee for Urology

- Member:
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (2003-present)
American Urological Association (1997-present)
Sexual Medicine Society of North America (1995-present)
Society for the Study of Impotence (1995-present)
Society of University Urologists (1997-present)
Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (1996-present)

Dr. Wessells is an ad hoc editorial reviewer for numerous peer reviewed journals. He has served on several national and international professional and government committees, including the WHO International Consultations on Erectile and Sexual Dysfunction, an NIDDK working group on Urological Complications of Diabetes, and a National Institutes of Health Symposium on Diabetes.

Any competing interests declared are displayed with individual evaluations.

Faculty Member: Urology > Benign Bladder & Urethral Disorders (since 15 February 2006)

All recent recommendations

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  Small intestinal submucosa (SIS) graft urethroplasty: short-term results.
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  The technique of vessel sparing excision and primary anastomosis for proximal bulbous urethral reconstruction.
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  Different brain effects during chronic and acute sacral neuromodulation in urge incontinent patients with implanted neurostimulators.
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  Effect of 1 mg/day finasteride on concentrations of serum prostate-specific antigen in men with androgenic alopecia: a randomised controlled trial.
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  Contribution of reverse Na+-Ca2+ exchange to spontaneous activity in interstitial cells of Cajal in the rabbit urethra.
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  Periurethral injection of sustained release basic fibroblast growth factor improves sphincteric contractility of the rat urethra denervated by botulinum-a toxin.
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  FGF-10 and its receptor exhibit bidirectional paracrine targeting to urothelial and smooth muscle cells in the lower urinary tract.
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  Erectile dysfunction and subsequent cardiovascular disease.
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  Development of the mammalian urethra is controlled by Fgfr2-IIIb.
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  Biocompatibility and implantation properties of 2 differently braided, biodegradable, self-reinforced polylactic acid urethral stents: an experimental study in the rabbit.
  Recommended by Hunter Wessells