What are the common symptoms of urinary incontinence?

Common symptoms of urinary incontinence include involuntary leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising.

What are the different types of urinary incontinence?

Types of urinary incontinence include stress incontinence (leakage during physical exertion), urge incontinence (sudden, strong urge to urinate), and mixed incontinence (a combination of both).

What are the causes of vaginal prolapse?

Causes of vaginal prolapse can include childbirth, aging, chronic coughing, obesity, and weakened pelvic floor muscles.

What treatment options are available for pelvic floor disorders?

Treatment options for pelvic floor disorders include lifestyle modifications, pelvic floor muscle exercises, medication, pessaries, and surgery.

Are there non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse?

Yes, non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse include pelvic floor muscle training, bladder retraining, medication, and pessaries.

What can I do to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?

Kegel exercises are a common way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Consult with a specialist for proper technique and guidance.

What are the risks and benefits of surgery for pelvic floor conditions?

Surgical risks for pelvic floor conditions can include infection, bleeding, and complications related to anesthesia. Benefits include improved bladder control, reduced prolapse symptoms, and improved quality of life.

How can I find a qualified Urogynaecologist?

You can find a qualified Urogynaecologist by searching online directories, asking for recommendations from your general practitioner, or contacting your local hospital.

What are the latest advancements in the treatment of Urogynaecological conditions?

Recent advancements include minimally invasive surgical techniques, new types of pessaries, and innovative treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse.

Professor Vik Khullar

Gynaecologist & Urogynaecologist

Consults at:

The Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

35+ years

About

>, an expert advisor for NICE and Vice-Chairman of the NIHR. He also dedicates his time to teaching and is Professor of Urogynaecology at Imperial College London.

Professor Khullar has won numerous awards including the prize for best scientific abstract at the IUGA meeting in Vienna, Austria in 2018, the prize for best clinical abstract at the ICS meeting in Philadelphia, USA and the prize for best research abstract with the British Society of Urogynaecology in London, all in the same year. He has numerous publications, some of which can be found online via PubMed.

Education

Professor of Urogynaecology at Imperial College London

Experience

More than 35 years of experience
Consultant Gynaecologist, 16 Devonshire Street (present)
Consultant Gynaecologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (present)
Head of the Department of Urogynaecology, St Mary's Hospital, London and Queen Charlotte's Hospital (2000 - present)

Awards

Imaging chapter in Incontinence. ICI 6th Edition (2017)
Surgery for Stress Incontinence: Midurethral slings chapter in Continence: current concepts and treatment strategies (2009) Panayi D and Khullar V
Perineal pelvic floor ultrasound: Applications and Literature review. Chapter in Practical Pelvic Floor Ultrasonography (2017) Derpapas A and Khullar V ...

Hospitals

The Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital

Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

FAQs

Urogynaecology is a specialized field of medicine focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the female pelvic floor, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain.

Professor Vik Khullar

About

Education

Experience

Awards

Hospitals

FAQs

What is Urogynaecology, and what conditions does it address?

What are the common symptoms of urinary incontinence?

What are the different types of urinary incontinence?

What are the causes of vaginal prolapse?

What treatment options are available for pelvic floor disorders?

Are there non-surgical treatments for urinary incontinence and prolapse?

What can I do to strengthen my pelvic floor muscles?

What are the risks and benefits of surgery for pelvic floor conditions?

How can I find a qualified Urogynaecologist?

What are the latest advancements in the treatment of Urogynaecological conditions?

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Education

Experience

Awards

Hospitals