Clinical Trials

The purpose of this study is to compare pre and post-operative outcomes of undergoing open repair for pelvic organ prolapse with or without Enhanced Recovery Protocol , or also with the addition of liposomal Bupivacine, or compared to undergoing the procedure performed robotically.

This study will assess advanced biomarkers in patients with and without vaginal prolapse.  Assessments will be directed at vaginal fibroblasts and adipose derived stem cells (ASC’s). 

The objective for this study is to learn more about the opioid prescribing patterns in the Division of Urogynecology (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology) at our institution for pelvic organ prolapse surgery (both abdominal and vaginal routes) and isolated synthetic midurethral sling placements.

Specific Aims

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common and distressing condition that is frequently associated with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and often requires surgical repair. Abdominal sacral colpopexy is the preferred operation for repairing pelvic prolapse. As many as 91% of women with pelvic organ prolapse undergoing sacral colpopexy also experience SUI. In addition, up to 44% of previously continent women develop SUI incontinence after sacral colpopexy: perhaps because a sacral colpopexy may predispose to opening of the bladder neck if secured too tightly. The selection of a surgical procedure to prevent and manage SUI in women undergoing sacral colpopexy is empiric rather ...

The purpose of this study is to compare two types of surgery for the treatment of uterovaginal prolapse to determine which surgery works best from a patient's perspective and has the lowest number of short-term and long-term complications.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the routine use of belladonna and opium suppositories will improve pain control following vaginal surgery.

The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of symptom relief, and retreatment rates following Mayo-McCall culdoplasty (MMC), open abdominal sacrocolpopexy (ASC), and robotic sacrocolpopexy (RSC) for post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse.

The goal of the study is to evaluate the change in pelvic floor symptoms with pessary use prior to reconstructive pelvic floor surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.  Additionally, we will assess the impact that preoperative pessary use has on patient self-reported preparedness for surgery.

Our primary aim is to determine the rate of return to baseline functional status 3 months post-operative pelvic organ prolapse surgery in women 65 years or older.  Our secondary aim is to identify preoperative factors that predict failure of return to baseline functional status.

The purpose of this study is to assess for improvement after recovering from hip surgery in the symptoms of pelvic floor disorders that existed prior to hip arthroscopy.

The purpose of this study is to assess if men and women seeking care for urological diseases have interest in support services in conjunction with standard of care.