The urogynaecology service offers a comprehensive range of services for the assessment, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and other bladder and bowel dysfunctions.
What we treat
We specialise in the management of
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder and urge incontinence
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Obstructive voiding and urinary retention
- Fistula and mesh complications
- Post-childbirth pelvic floor issues
- Urogenital atrophy and vulval symptoms related to menopause
Our approach
We understand the significant impact pelvic floor problems can have on daily life and emotional well-being.
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide personalised care plans using both non-surgical and surgical treatment options. Patient education and shared decision-making are central to our philosophy.
Our team
Our urogynaecology service is delivered by a highly experienced team including:
- Consultant urogynaecologists
- Specialist nurses
- Physiotherapists with expertise in women’s health
- Access to colorectal, urology, and menopause specialists when needed
Clinics and services
- General urogynaecology clinics – for new referrals and follow-up assessments
- Specialist tertiary clinics – for complex pelvic floor
- Specialist nurse-led clinics – for pessary management and conservative treatment
- Multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinics – involving gynaecology, urology, and colorectal teams where needed
- Urodynamics testing and video urodynamic testing – diagnostic evaluation of bladder function
- Pelvic floor physiotherapy – tailored therapy plans to strengthen pelvic support
Referrals
Patients can be referred to the urogynaecology service via their GP or other healthcare professionals through the NHS e-Referral service. We accept referrals from across the North East and beyond.
Research and training
We are actively involved in clinical research to improve the understanding and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.
As a teaching hospital, we also provide training to medical students, junior doctors, and specialist trainees in urogynaecology.
