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Gynaecology: Incontinence & Prolapse

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Overview

Uro-gynaecology is a service that combines bladder (urology) with vaginal and uterine surgery (gynaecological). It is a specialist service for women with prolapse or incontinence.

We offer investigation and treatment to women with bladder problems, vaginal prolapse and bowel control problems. Although the majority of our patients come from the Bath area, we will see women from anywhere in the UK.

Conditions

We see women with a range of different conditions including:

Investigations

We provide a wide variety of services to assess and investigate patients' symptoms including:

  • Consultant led clinics to assess prolapse and incontinence.
  • Urodynamic Studies
  • Anorectal physiology studies and endoanal ultrasound
  • Voiding Studies
  • Perineal ultrasound
  • Ambulatory Urodynamics
  • Perineal Trauma Clinic
  • Pelvic Floor Clinic
  • Out-patient Cystoscopy

Treatments

Across the range of conditions, we offer many different treatments including:

  • Surgical treatment of urinary incontinence and vaginal prolapse, including 'keyhole' surgery
  • Vaginal pessary fitting
  • Bladder retraining
  • Intermittent self-catheterisation
  • Femsoft intravaginal inserts
  • Indwelling catheters
  • Urethral bulking injections
  • Bladder Instillations
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
  • Intravesical Botox injections
  • Lifestyle advice
  • Anal prolapse
  • Anal incontinence

How can I access this service?

To be seen in this department you must be referred by your GP, Community Continence Nurse Specialist, or another consultant. We are unable to accept self referrals.


Patient Leaflets

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Colposuspension Operation

Sling Procedure

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Urodynamics

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