Faculty

John A. Occhino, M.D., M.S.

Clinical Studies

Long Term Outcomes of a Comprehensive Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate long-term patient outcomes and satisfaction with our comprehensive pelvic floor rehabilitation program at 3-months, 6-months and 12-months following therapy completion.
Longitudinal Assessment of Vaginal Microbiome Changes in New Pessary Users Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to comprehensively investigate the impact of pessary use on the vaginal microbiome and bothersome vaginal discharge in women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). The study will focus on new users of pessary
Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation For Pain control During Office Intra-detrusor Onabotulinumtoxin A Cystoscopic Injection for Overactive Bladder: A Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial (TENS-BOTOX) Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to determine how Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) units affects pain control during office cystoscopic Botox injections and patient satisfaction with the procedure .

Ergonomics in Robotic Surgery Rochester, Minn.
This study is designed to answer if an ergonomist can configure a daVinci robot console to improve surgeon discomfort. Adjustments to the robot console will be surgeon specific as they are tailored to their individual body type. Measurements will be taken at the time of console configuration.
Evaluation of the Vaginal and Rectal Microbiome in Patients with Rectovaginal Fistula Rochester, Minn.
The aim of this study is the characterization of the vaginal and rectal microbiome in women undergoing surgical repair of rectovaginal fistula.
Evaluation of Vaginal and Urinary Microbiome Markers as Predictors of Post-Surgical Urinary Tract Infection Rochester, Minn.
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the microbes (bacteria) that live in the vagina and the bladder. The investigators are doing this research study to understand the relationship between microbes (the microbiome) and the occurrence of urinary tract infection following surgical removal of the uterus and pelvic organ prolapse repair.
Prediction of Postsurgical Symptomatic Outcomes with Preoperative Pessary Use Rochester, Minn.
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.