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Faculty
Dr.
G. Mediratta
Dr. Sudhir Khanna
Dr. Sudhir Chadha
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Women with urological
problem like incontinence, prolapse, pelvic floor disorder are seen &
managed.
SERVICES:
UROGYNECOLOGY
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Urogynecologist:
A gynecologist who has special training to deal with problems of the
pelvic floor and the organs that are connected with it.
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Pelvic floor: The
complex of muscles and supporting tissues that closes the space at the
bottom of the bony pelvis. Rectum, vagina, neck of the uterus and urethra
pass through the fibers of this structure.
Because of their
anatomy and because of the changes due to childbearing, women are more prone to
hernias of the pelvic floor. These hernias form bulgings from the vagina or the
rectum, interfering with daily life and bodily functions. The word "prolapse"
from the Latin "prolapsus" means exactly this ( pro = in front, out;
lapsus = fallen).
The traditional
operations performed to "repair" prolapses have demonstrated many
shortcomings. Since women's life expectancy has increased, it has become more
evident that the "repairs" were not everlasting. Moreover, having
expanded their area of responsibilities outside the home, and feeling entitled
to a more satisfying sexual life, women became more concerned with the pelvic
damage produced by labor and delivery as well as aging. Surgical
techniques more respectful of bodily functions have been developed, and they
tend to be less invasive but, to this day, there is no surgery for problems of
the pelvic floor that can last forever and fix all problems with the guarantee
of not creating new ones.
In certain cases,
surgery is not indicated and physical therapy can be very effective in
correcting incontinence, deterioration in sexual function and pelvic pain.
Even when surgery is
appropriate, the long term results are optimized by the work done understanding
body functions, improving muscle tone and coordination or acquiring a healthier
life style.
Our working approach
puts emphasis on understanding the problem in detail and making an individual
treatment plan with the patient, to address all contributing factors. We utilize
behavioral modification, physical therapy, medications and surgery, as need be,
to meet the challenge of each case.
The work-up can be as
simple as a detailed history/physical exam, with a few laboratory tests, a
voiding diary and the assessment of complete bladder emptying.
For more complex
cases, urodynamics, cystoscopy, ultrasonographic exams are performed in the
office by the physician. Defecography, intravenous pyelography (IVP), magnetic
resonance (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) are referred to specialized
facilities.
This clinic has been
active since April 2005. almost 200 women have attended the clinic so far. 10
cases of TVT (tension free vaginal tape) for treatment of stress urinary
incontinence have been inserted so far with excellent
results.
Days &
Timings
Every Thursday from 9:00 - 10:30 am in Room No F- 51
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