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IUGA Discussion Group on MedShr

All IUGA members are invited to join the IUGA Case Discussion Group on MedShr.

MedShr is a GMC, GDPR and HIPAA compliant platform enabling doctors to discuss clinical cases, with over 800,000 colleagues in 190 countries. MedShr is free to use and available from the App Store or Google Play. You can also register on the MedShr website. IUGA members can share their urogynecological cases with the group, whether that's from their research or interesting cases they've recently seen in their daily practice. You can capture photos and clinical movies and obtain patient consent directly in-app.

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Embark on a captivating audio journey into the world of urogynecology with the IUGA Podcast, brought to you by members of the IUGA Education Committee.
Join us as we explore various topics and advancements in urogynecology. The IUGA Podcast aims to enhance the listener’s understanding of urogynecology and aid practitioners in their daily clinical practice. Whether you're a medical professional or simply intrigued by urogynecology, our podcast is your ticket to an enriching educational experience. Get inspired, informed, and empowered with the IUGA Podcast - your gateway to urogynecological knowledge. 

Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed within IUGA podcasts are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent those of IUGA as an organization. Content is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or professional advice. IUGA assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the content of these podcasts.

 

Season 6 Episode 3: Day in The Life of Peter Dwyer

In our latest IUGA Podcast episode, Charlotte Goutallier interviews Peter Dwyer, a true pioneer in the world of urogynecology. Tune in as we explore the fascinating journey that launched his groundbreaking career and hear his stories and experiences that will inspire both professionals and curious minds alike. 

Season 6 Episode 2: Fistula Surgeon Michael Breen

In our latest IUGA Podcast episode, Svjetlana Lozo (USA) interviews Michael Breen, a Fistula Surgeon. They discuss his work and the challenges he has faced working at the Freedom From Fistula Centre in Toamasina, Madagascar. This podcast is your source of inspiration, education, and the transformative power of knowledge!

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Season 6 Episode 1: Journey in Establishing a Pelvic Health Center in Mumbai with Aparna Hedge

In this inspiring podcast episode, join Shilpa Iyer in conversation with Aparna Hedge as she shares the incredible journey of establishing a dedicated Pelvic Health Center in the bustling city of Mumbai. Aparna delves into the challenges and the essential role this center plays in empowering women's health.

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Season 5 Episode 3: Female Pelvic Medicine for Vulnerable Populations with Annick Poirier

In this episode, Dr. Shilpa Iyer interviews Dr. Annick Poirier, a Urogynecologist at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. She is also a Clinical Lecturer within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at University of Alberta.

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Season 5 Episode 2: A Day in the Life of Shilpa Iyer

In this episode, join Shilpa Iyer, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Chicago, specializing in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, on an immersive journey through her day in the office and the operating room.

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Season 5 Episode 1: Urogynecology Fistula

In our much-anticipated Season 5, Episode 1, we dive into the intriguing world of Urogynecology Fistula. Join us as we sit down with the esteemed Prof. Ajay Rane, a renowned expert in the field from Australia, for an enlightening conversation. Our team member, Bahiyah Abdullah from Malaysia, takes the reins as the host and skillfully guides us through this captivating interview. 

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Season 4 Episode 4: Pessaries Part II - Pessaries versus Surgery for Prolapse

In this episode of the IUGA podcast, which is part II about Pessaries, we interview Dr. CH Van der Vaart, Professor in Gynecology at the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands, on vaginal pessaries versus surgery for prolapse.

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Season 4 Episode 3: Pessaries Part I - Practical Use

In this episode Dr Tanvir Singh and Dr Albert De Decker from the IUGA Podcast group interview Dr Jolien Govaerts, staff member of the Department O&G, University Hospital of Antwerp (Belgium) and Dr Tamil (India) on the practical use of pessaries.

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Season 4 Episode 2:  The Impact of Team Psychology on Complications

In this episode we interviewed Joseph Carpini, PhD, MSc, BA from the University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia on the Impact of Team Psychology on Complications.

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Season 4 Episode 1: Urological Complications

This episode is part one of Urological Complications. We interviewed urologist Jessica Yin about how to deal with complications, more specifically injuries of the urinary tract.

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Season 3 Episode 4: Innovation in Surgery

This time we talk about innovation in surgery. We interviewed Jan Baekelandt, MD, PhD and Susanne Housmans, MD on V-notes surgery, and its potential impact on pelvic floor surgery.

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Season 3 Episode 3: Fecal Incontinence

Professor Heidi Brown and Paula Igualada discuss managing fecal incontinence in our daily practice.

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Season 3 Episode 2: Exercise and the Pelvic Floor

Tune in for a discussion with Dr. Jennifer Kruger on exercise and the pelvic floor.

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Season 3 Episode 1: Childbirth and the Pelvic Floor

Professor John Delancey talks about 'The impact of childbirth on the pelvic floor and the evolution of pelvic floor repair'

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Season 2 Episode 4: Vaginal mesh surgery

Can we reconcile the different and often opposite views on the use of mesh in pelvic floor surgery? This podcast attempts to provide insight into this complex and mediatized matter to find a common ground. Interviews with Fred Milani, Patricia Sullivan and Lynsey Hayward.

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Season 2 Episode 3: Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy

Christopher Maher and Jan Deprest talk about patient selection, pitfalls and the learning curve in laparoscopic sacral colpopexy

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Season 2 Episode 2: Physiotherapy and postoperative recovery

Kimberly Kenton & Sue Croft & Bert Driessen

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Season 2 Episode 1: How to read and write an article

'Why is scientific reading and writing still necessary, where lie the pitfalls and where lies the beauty?'
Interviews with the panel of experts; Professor Jean Jacques Amy, Professor Jason Abbott, Dr Vanessa Jordan and Professor Peter Dwyer

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Season 1 Episode 4: The pelvic floor ultrasound podcast

In this episode, we talk about pelvic floor ultrasound with Professor Ka Lai Shek and Professor Hans Peter Dietz. Ultrasound offers us a way of visualising clinically hidden aspects of structures involved in incontinence and/or pelvic organ prolapse. It can help us in diagnosing pelvic floor defects caused by childbirth and is a possible tool for future prevention strategies.

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Season 1 Episode 3: The OASIS podcast

In this episode we discuss current treatment and prevention strategies of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries.
It is often unrecognized that trauma in the delivery suite to the pelvic floor, and in this case the anal sphincter complex, can have a lifelong impact on a women’s quality of life. By developing strategies to protect the pelvic floor during delivery of the infant, we may prevent future development of pelvic floor dysfunction. We interview two experts in the field of OASIS; Ranee Thakar and Katariina Laine.

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Season 1 Episode 2: Chronic Pain – Interview with Catherine Matthews and Thierry Vancaillie

In this episode, brought to you by the IUGA Education Committee, Albert DeDecker interviews Catherine Matthews and Thierry Vancaillie on patient management and treatment modalities in chronic pelvic pain.

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Season 1 Episode 1: Interview with Lynsey Hayward, IUGA President

Host Dr. Albert De Decker interviews Lynsey Hayward on her career, the activities and progress already made during her term as IUGA President, and her thoughts on the future of urogynecology in general.

	Association of Continence Advice (ACA) www.aca.uk.com
	American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG) www.acog.org
	American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) www.augs.org
	American Urological Association (AUA) www.auanet.org
	Australasian Birth Trauma Association (ABTA) www.birthtrauma.org.au
	Cochrane Incontinence Group (CIG) www.incontinence.cochrane.org
	European Association of Urology (EAU) www.uroweb.org
	European Urogynecological Association (EUGA) www.eugaoffice.org
	International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement www.ICHOM.org
	International Continence Society (ICS) www.ics.org
	International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) www.figo.org
	International Organization of Physiotherapists in Women’s Health (IOPTWH) www.ioptwh.org
	International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH) www.isswsh.org
	Interstitial Cystitis Association www.ichelp.org
	MASIC https://masic.org.uk/healthcare-professionals/
	Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) www.rcog.org.uk
	Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU) www.sufuorg.com

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 Choose a continent

• Asia
• Europe
• Latin America
• North America
• Oceania/Australasia
• Africa

• Asia

  

  Taiwan

  Institution Name:  Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Northern Taiwan (Keelung, Taipei and Linko)
  Location: Keelung, Taiwan
  
  

• Europe

  

  France
  Institution Name:  Nimes University Hospital
  Location: Nimes, France
  
  Ireland

  Institution Name:  Cork University Maternity Hospital
  Location: Cork, Ireland
  
  Institution Name:  The National Maternity Hospital, Holles street
  Location: Dublin, Ireland
  Program Director: Prof. Declan Keane
  Program Faculty: Declan Keane, Gerry Agnew
  Trainees Per Year: 1
  Program Length: 2 years 
  Specialty Certification: urogynecology fellowship degree
  Special Interest Areas: the program focused on vaginal / abdominal approach of all vaginal repair, vaginal surgeries, incontinence managements conservatively or surgical, MESH complication center for the last 2 years.
  Program Description: the trainee has the opportunity to train with two urogynecology consultants and rotating between 3 hospitals, spending around 3,5 days in theatre room 1,5 day in clinic, perineal clinic, pelvic floor center clinic, MDT meeting, research, joining urodynamics, physio therapy.

  Israel

  Institution Name: Assuta University Hospital
  Location: Ashdod, Israel

  United Kingdom

  Institution Name:  Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation
  Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  Birmingham Women’s NHS Foundation Trust
  Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  Croydon (Mayday) University Hospital
  Location: Croydon, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  Derriford Hospital
  Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
  Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name: Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust & St George’s University of London 
  Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust & National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (University College Hospitals)
  Location: London, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  King’s College Hospital
  Location: London, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name: Leicester General Hospital/University of Leicester
  Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name:  Liverpool Women's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom
  
  Institution Name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom

  Institution Name:  St Mary's Hospital
  Location: London, United Kingdom

  Institution Name:  University College Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  Location: London, United Kingdom
  
  

• Latin America

  

  Argentina

  Institution Name: Hospital de Clinicas “Jose de San Martin”
  Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  
  Institution Name: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
  Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
  
  Brazil
  Institution Name: Estácio de Sá University
  Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  
  Chile

  Institution Name: Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile – Dr. Sotero del Rio Hospital
  Location: Marcoleta, Chile

  Mexico

  Institution Name:  Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital #4 ”Luis Castelazo Ayala” Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS)
  Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  
  Institution Name:  Universidad de Guadalajara / Hospital Civil de Guadalajara “Fray Antonio Alcalde”
  Location: Jalisco, Mexico
  
  Institution Name:  Instituto de Perinatologia
  Location: Mexico City, Mexico
  
  

  Venezuela

  Institution Name:  Venezuelan Institute of Social Security (IVSS)
  Location: Caracas, Venezuela

• North America

  

  Alabama

  Institution Name:  University of Alabama at Birmingham SOM Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
  Location: Alabama, U.S.A.
  
  

  Alberta
  Institution Name:  University of Calgary Section of Urogynecology/ Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
  Location: Alberta, Canada
  
  
  California

  Institution Name:  HARBOR/UCLA Medical Center
  Location: California, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Kaiser Permanente East Bay Kaiser Permanente East Bay- University of Calfornia, San Francisco
  Location: California, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of California, Irvine (UCI) Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  Location: California, U.S.A.

  Institution Name:  University of California, Irvine (UCI) Female Urology, Voiding Dysfunction and Urogential Reconstruction
  Location: California, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of California, Los Angeles Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  Location: California, U.S.A.
  
  

  Connecticut

  Institution Name:  University of Connecticut Hartford Hospital Medical School Affiliation
  Location: Connecticut, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Yale School of Medicine
  Location: Connecticut, U.S.A.
  
  

  Florida

  Institution Name:  University of South Florida/Tampa General Hospital Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  Location: Florida, U.S.A.
  
  

  Georgia

  Institution Name:  Emory University School of Medicine
  Location: Georgia, U.S.A.
  
  

  Illinois

  Institution Name:  Loyola University Medical Center
  Location: Illinois, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Northwestern University
  Location: Illinois, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of Chicago, North Shore University Health System
  Location: Illinois, U.S.A.
  
  

  Indiana

  Institution Name:  Indiana University School of Medicine.
  Location: Indiana, U.S.A.
  
  

  Iowa

  Institution Name:  University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
  Location: Iowa, U.S.A.
  
  

  Louisana

  Institution Name:  LSU Health Sciences Center
  Location: Louisiana, U.S.A.
  
  

  Maryland

  Institution Name:  The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  Location: Maryland, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
  Location: Maryland, U.S.A.
  
  

  Massachusetts

  Institution Name:  Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard University
  Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Mount Auburn Hospital
  Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A.

  Institution Name:  University of Massachusetts Medical Center and Umass Memorial Med Center
  Location: Massachusetts, U.S.A.
  
  

  Michigan

  Institution Name:  Henry Ford Hospital/Wayne State University Fellowship Program
  Location: Michigan, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of Michigan Medical Center/Michigan Medicine
  Location: Michigan, U.S.A.
  
  

  Minnesota

  Institution Name:  Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  Location: Minnesota, U.S.A.
  
  

  Missouri

  Institution Name:  Washington University School of Medicine
  Location: Missouri, U.S.A.
  
  

  New Jersey

  Institution Name:  Atlantic Health
  Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Cooper University Hospital/Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  Location: New Jersey, U.S.A.
  
  

  New Mexico

  Institution Name:  University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
  Location: New Mexico, U.S.A.
  
  

  New York

  Institution Name:  Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  Location: New York, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Mount Sinai School of Medicine Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
  Location: New York, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  New York University-Langone Medical Center
  Location: New York, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of Rochester Medical Center
  Location: New York, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra Northwell Health System Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Program
  Location: New York, U.S.A.
  
  

  North Carolina

  Institution Name:  Duke University Medical Center
  Location: North Carolina, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Atrium Health's Carolinas Healthcare System
  Location: North Carolina, U.S.A.
  
  

  Institution Name:  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Location: North Carolina, U.S.A.
  
  

  Ohio

  Institution Name:  Case Western University: University Hospitals/Metro Health Medical Centers
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name: Cleveland Clinic, Glickman Urological Institute
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.

  Institution Name:  Cleveland Clinic
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Good Samaritan Hospital
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of Cincinnati – The Christ Hospital
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University Hospitals/Metro Health Medical Center Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
  Location: Ohio, U.S.A.
  
  

  Ontario

  Institution Name: The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa
  Location: Ontario, Canada
  
  Institution Name:  University of Toronto
  Location: Ontario, Canada
  
  Institution Name:  Western University, Ontario
  Location: Ontario, Canada
  
  

  Oregon

  Institution Name:  Oregon Health & Science University
  Location: Oregon, U.S.A.
  
  

  Pennsylvania

  Institution Name:  Drexel University College of Medicine
  Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
  Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  UPMC Medical Education Program, University of Pittsburgh, Magee-Womens Hospital
  Location: Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  
  

  Quebec

  Institution Name:  McGill University
  Location: Quebec, Canada
  
  Institution Name:  University of Montreal
  Location: Quebec, Canada

  Rhode Island

  Institution Name:  Brown Medical School
  Location: Rhode Island, U.S.A.
  
  

  Tennessee

  Institution Name:  Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  Location: Tennessee, U.S.A.

  Texas

  Institution Name:  University of Texas
  Location: Texas, U.S.A.
  
  Institution Name:  Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center
  Location: Texas, U.S.A.
  
  

  Virginia

  Institution Name:  INOVA Women’s Hospital International Scholar Program
  Location: Virginia, U.S.A.
  
  

  Washington

  Institution Name:  Virginia Mason Medical Center
  Location: Washington, U.S.A.
  
  
  

• Oceania/Australasia

  

  Australia

  Institution Name: Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service
  Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

  Institution Name:  Mercy Hospital for Women
  Location: Victoria, Australia
  
  Institution Name:  Nepean Pelvic Floor Unit
  Location: New South Wales, Australia
  
  Institution Name:  St George Hospital
  Location: New South Wales, Australia

• Africa

  

  Currently, there are no training sites at this continent.

IUGA provides this online training site directory and attendant information as a resource. IUGA does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of information contained in this directory. IUGA has no oversight or involvement in the programs listed in the directory and inclusion of a training site in the directory is not an endorsement of the skills and abilities of the providers and/or training site by IUGA.