Department · Urogynecology & fistula
Combined urology and gynecology surgery changes a young woman's life
Surgeons volunteered their time to treat a 29-year-old patient with a rare combination of urological and gynecological conditions — at no cost to her.
A 29-year-old patient came to MCM with a rare combination of urological and gynecological conditions. Her care needed several specialties working together in one operation.
Drs. Fikadesilassie (FIGO fistula surgeon), Gebresilassie and Samson volunteered to perform the procedure at no cost.
Fistula care
Obstetric fistula is an injury, usually caused by prolonged obstructed labor, that leaves a woman leaking urine or stool. It is treatable. Women living with leakage after childbirth should know that repair surgery exists and that they are not alone.
Our Urogynecology & Fistula unit assesses and treats fistula, pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.