Research
This division currently has six full-time academic urogynecologists: Dr. Cathy Flood, Dr. Momoe Hyakutake, Dr. Erin Kelly, Dr. Annick Poirier, Dr. May Sanaee, Dr. Jane Schulz and one assistant clinical professor: Dr. Paul Groves. Research has included studies of conservative and surgical management of urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Areas of Research Focus & Specialization
- Conservative management of incontinence and prolapse
- Epidemiologic studies of pelvic floor disorders and their economic impact
- Obstetrical anal sphincter injury
- Perineal clinic for management of obstetrical anal sphincter injury
- Patient education and teaching tools
- Management of overactive bladder
- Pessaries for incontinence and prolapse
- Physiotherapy classes for management of pelvic floor dysfunction
- Pessaries for short cervix in pregnancy
- Educational simulation
- Models for surgical teaching
- Perioperative infection
- Pelvic Pain
- Mesh complications
Areas of Interest
- Global health
- Community outreach
- Immigrant health
- Indigenous health
- Perioperative care for the transgender population