Botox Injection

Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) for the Bladder Introduction Botox is currently FDA-approved for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) and neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO). Proper bladder function requires an intact pathway from the brain, to the spinal cord, to the peripheral nerves going to the bladder. Nerve damage occurs to the bladder due to a variety […]

Vesicovaginal Fistula

What is genitourinary fistula? Genitourinary fistulas are abnormal passages or openings between the vagina, urethra, bladder or ureter. This abnormal passage may occur between the vagina and/or uterus and the bladder, urethra or ureter and is called a fistula tract. Typically caused by trauma from surgery or during delivery, a genitourinary fistula tract will cause […]

Midurethral Sling

The purpose of the vaginal sling procedure is to create a hammock of support and to help prevent the urethra from opening when you cough, sneeze, or laugh. The procedure involves placing a piece of material under the urethra. The material options available to us include synthetic material, your own tissues, or other selective tissue […]

Sacral Neuromodulation

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What is sacral nerve stimulation? Nerve stimulation is a reversible treatment for patients with bladder control problems in whom conservative treatments have not worked or have not been tolerated. Conservative treatments include behavioral therapies (diet modifications, biofeedback, bladder retraining, pelvic muscle exercises) and medications. Sacral nerve stimulation involves electrical stimulation of the nerves that control […]

Urethral Bulking

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What is stress urinary incontinence (SUI)? SUI is a common problem affecting women which is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles (which help keep the bladder closed), the urethra (the tube through which urine is passed), or the ligaments that support the urethra. This leads to leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, exertion, […]

Cystoscopy

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What is a cystoscopy? Cystoscopy is the name for a procedure allowing a doctor to look into your bladder and urethra with a special camera called a cystoscope. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Why is a cystoscopy performed? To help with diagnosis, a […]