Loyola Medicine

Loyola's Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Center was the first of its kind in greater Chicago and is still one of the few centers in the country that offers a single-center location for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic-floor disorders for women. We provide the most advanced care available for problems related to the lower-urinary tract and the pelvic floor (the group of muscles, ligaments and nerves that support and help control the bladder and rectum, as well as the vagina and uterus).

Loyola also is one of the first medical centers in the Chicago area to offer minimally invasive robotic surgery for pelvic surgery procedures, including procedures for fecal, urinary and vesicovaginal fistulas, incontinence (sacrocolpopexy), ureteral reimplant and hysterectomy.

Pelvic-floor disorders such as urinary or fecal incontinence, difficulty urinating or pelvic-organ prolapse, can sometimes be embarrassing, difficult to talk about and affect the quality of your life. It is important that you speak with your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms.

Our physicians and surgeons will make your experience as comfortable as possible as they partner with you and your primary-care physician to develop the best treatment plan for you. The physicians, nurses and support staff have many years of experience in dealing with these very personal conditions.

At Loyola, we believe in treating the whole person, not just the specific condition. Your medical team may consult with a range of other specialists including:

• Radiologists
• Psychologists
• Physical therapists
• Rehabilitation specialists
• Urogynecologists

Together they will suggest a complete treatment plan for your specific condition and needs. And, of course, our physicians work closely with your own doctor. Our goal is to return you to your physician's care, either fully recovered or with a plan that you and your doctor can manage together.