Voiding Dysfunction & Female Urology (Urogynecology, Continence, and Neurourology)
An Introduction to Elise De, M.D., Voiding Dysfunction, and the Female Urology Procedures Performed by a Urogynecologist
Dr. Elise De, one of the leading female doctors / surgeons in Albany, is a fully board certified Urologist. Her fellowship training was in Voiding Dysfunction at the University of Texas Health Science Center and MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Dr. De specializes in the urological conditions of women, also referred to as female urology, urogynecology, continence, and neurourology.
A Female Urologist or Urogynecologist is a doctor who specializes in incontinence, uterine or bladder prolapse and urinary retention in women. In addition, due to her urology background, Dr. De’s residency and fellowship training focused on male post-prostatectomy incontinence and neurogenic bladder.
Dr. De has 5 years of post-residency experience in female urology / urogynecology / prolapse / neurogenic bladder and post-prostatectomy incontinence. She has extensive clinical and surgical experience and has cured many patients with prior unsuccessful surgery.
In addition, Dr. De has written many scientific papers on female urology and has travelled nationally and internationally to present her research. She is currently an active Assistant Professor of Urology at Albany Medical Center, an active member of the prestigious Education Committee of the International Continence Society, serves as a reviewer for multiple scientific journals, and gives talks to local, regional, and national physician groups regarding bladder function.
For women or men in the Albany, NY area with urinary problems, incontinence, or prolapse, Elise De, M.D. comes highly recommended.
The following are examples of the treatments available with Dr. De:
- Comprehensive Evaluation of Urinary Problems with History, Cystoscopy, Urodynamic Testing
- Female Sling for Incontinence in Women
- Male Sling or Artificial Urinary Sphincter for Male Incontinence
- Surgical Correction of Cystocele, Rectocele, Uterine or Vaginal Prolapse (sagging of the female organs)
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Assisted Correction of Prolapse
- Botox treatment for overactive or neurogenic bladder
- Bladder augmentation in neurogenic bladder
- Grape natural antioxidant therapy for men with BPH or urinary symptoms (an academic clinical trial)
- Sacral Nerve Stimulation (bladder pacemaker) for urgency, frequency, urge incontinence, or urinary retention in patients without neurological disease
How to help:
Donate to the Capital Region Medical Research Foundation (www.crmrf.org)
How to schedule an evaluation:
Call the Urological Institute of Northeast New York at (518) 262-3341.
Download Dr. De’s Initial History Form to bring to your initial visit.
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The role of the bladder is to store and to empty urine. It should keep the urine without leaking or bothersome bladder sensations. When it is a convenient time to urinate, bladder emptying should occur as an easy command from the brain to the bladder. Interruption of the bladder's functions can lead to irritation, fear of urine loss, poor quality of life, kidney failure, or infection.
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Prolapse is a condition where organs fall down or slip out of place. There are several types of prolapse, which can be felt as pressure or even a bulge or ball at the vaginal opening. These include relaxation of the bladder, rectum, or uterus into the vagina. Continue reading...
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