Urogynecology
Division of Urogynecology
Our division is committed to delivering exceptional clinical care in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.
We are committed to advancing the field through groundbreaking research, and providing premier training for the next generation of physicians and subspecialty leaders in women’s health.
Our mission is to advance a future where pelvic floor disorders are preventable, treatable, and understood through extraordinary care, transformative research, and training leaders who will redefine the field.
The U-M Medical School Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology's Division of Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery will lead the revolution to end suffering from pelvic floor disorders.
Clinical Care
The Urogynecology team cares for those with pelvic floor concerns, offering a full spectrum of treatments for pelvic floor disorders, including urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and other conditions affecting pelvic support and function.
Clinical Services Provided:
- Abdominal Surgery
- Bladder Botox (Intravesical OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections)
- Mesh-Augmented Prolapse Surgery
- Mesh Removal
- Midurethral Slings
- Multichannel Urodynamics
- Native Tissue Surgery (Not Using Mesh Material)
- Office Cystourethroscopy
- Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Pessary Fitting
- Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery
- Sacral Neuromodulation
- Urethral Bulking Injections
- Vaginal Surgery
Additionally, our team leads the Michigan Bowel Control Program and the Michigan Healthy Healing After Delivery Program to support the delivery of innovative treatments for patients.
Education
The division is committed to educating our medical students, residents, and fellows by providing comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of urogynecological care.
Learners play an integral role in the team, actively participating in the clinic, inpatient management, and the operating room.
The Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery Fellowship equips trainees with the knowledge, skills, and experience essential to becoming future leaders in the field of urogynecology, regardless of their ultimate career path.
Current residents interested in a visiting rotation with the Division of Urogynecology should reach out to the Fellowship Program Manager, Kati Shanks. Please note that the U-M GME Office requires 6 months of lead time and a $400 credentialing fee for all outside rotators.
Research
Our interdisciplinary, pioneering research program integrates basic, translational, epidemiologic, and health services studies to transform the understanding and treatment of pelvic floor disorders and elevate care for women across the lifespan. Supported by the NIH, PCORI, major foundations, and the University, our investigators lead innovative clinical trials and translational studies that not only advance scientific discovery but also set new standards for clinical practice, with the ultimate goal of improving health and quality of life for women everywhere.
Key research focus areas include:
Surgical Trials
Pelvic Floor Biomechanics
Health Services Research
Medical and Surgical Education
Pelvic Floor Research Group
The Pelvic Floor Research Group (PFRG) is an internationally recognized, interdisciplinary research group working to improve the understanding and treatment of pelvic floor disorders.
By The Numbers
Division Leadership
Mary Fleming Ackenbom, MD, MSc
Medical School
