Urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery specialists at UMass Memorial
Medical Center in Worcester and Westborough, MA, provide comprehensive
evaluation and treatment for the full spectrum of female pelvic floor problems,
including:
- Pelvic organ prolapse (a bulge from the vagina):
- Bowel prolapse (rectocele)
- Bladder prolapse (cystocele)
- Uterus prolapse
- Urinary incontinence (leaking of urine):
- Stress incontinence (urine loss with coughing, sneezing or exercise)
- Overactive bladder (urine loss with urgency)
- Insensible incontinence (unnoticed or unexpected urine loss
- Fecal incontinence (leakage of bowel movement)
- Other problems with urination or defecation
- Genital fistulas
Because we specialize in working with women with pelvic floor disorders, our
providers bring a unique depth of experience to the management of these
problems. We help you set and meet your treatment goals in a satisfying and
holistic manner.
Our team includes the region's largest group of fellowship-trained
urogynecologists who have expert knowledge in surgical and nonsurgical treatment
of pelvic floor dysfunction. Our urogynecologic surgeons offer the latest
innovations, complex treatments, and safe and effective therapies, including
many options that most general gynecologists don't perform. The following
groundbreaking treatments often are more successful and also limit discomfort
and recovery time:
- Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgical repairs of prolapse
- Minimally invasive vaginal repairs for prolapse
- Minimally invasive midurethral slings for stress urinary incontinence
- Interstim neuromodulation for a variety of problems
- Botox for overactive bladder
Our staff also includes a dedicated nurse practitioner skilled in helping you
understand your pelvic problems, and how to use appropriate alternatives, such
as lifestyle changes, medications and/or nonsurgical treatments to improve
incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic problems.
We collaborate closely with a wide range of colleagues, including providers
in female urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, colorectal surgery, psychology
and physical therapy to achieve the best possible outcomes for women with even
the most complex problems.