We provide full diagnostic work-ups and customized treatment plans for women experiencing urinary and rectal incontinence.

Before a customized treatment plan can be developed, we identify the cause or causes of the incontinence  through a variety of diagnostic evaluations, including urodynamic studies to identify the type of incontinence and cystoscopy, to examine the internal structures of the bladder and urethra.

Depending on the cause or causes of the incontinence, we may prescribe one or more of the following treatments:  medical management, using specific medications; medical symptom management and stress reduction; biofeedback therapy; training by a licensed physical therapist in the clinically recognized Kegel exercise regimen for strengthening the pelvic muscles; and surgical intervention to repair or strengthen the pelvic floor.

Staff
Under the direction of Michael Moretti, M.D., FACOG, Interim Chairman, Obstetric and Gynecology, the professional team affiliated with the incontinence center represents physicians from its Division of Urogynecology and Pelvic Surgery. They include: Veerendra V. Durgam, M.D., FACOG, a member of the associate staff of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Frank Lacqua, M.D., a colon and rectal surgeon; Joseph Motta, M.D., FACS, a urologic surgeon; and Eli Serur, M.D., FACOG, FACS , Chief of Gynecologic Oncology or Cancer Services at St. Vincent?s.

Please call 718-818-1471 for more information.