Synopsis
Written in straightforward, easy-to-understand language, with photographs and drawings, this 128 page book explains the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and potential outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse. In this book, Dr. Hoyte uses the same explanations he discusses with patients who come to be evaluated by him at his Tampa clinic. After reading this book, you will understand what prolapse is, and will be able to understand the difference between the different types of prolapse (Cystocele, Rectocele, Enterocele, Uterine prolapse, Proccidentia). Symptoms like pelvic pressure, urinary frequency, persistent bladder fullness, and urinary leakage, can be associated with prolapse, but can also be caused by other conditions, for example - pelvic muscle spasm. More importantly, not all prolapse causes symptoms. This book will help you learn how to determine if your symptoms are related to prolapse. More importantly, you will also understand the different ways that prolapse can be treated, both surgically and without surgery, along with the pros and cons of each approach. Skilled in transvaginal, abdominal, and minimally invasive methods of prolapse repair, Dr. Hoyte explains why he believes the robotic approach is one of the best available methods for treating symptomatic prolapse. Also, he reviews his pre-operative and postoperative instructions and expectations for those women who choose to undergo prolapse repair surgery. The book contains a list of frequently asked questions with answers, and a glossary, to help readers understand many of the words and terminology used in discussing prolapse. Dr. Hoyte gives links to helpful resources for women with prolapse and their families, including patient support groups, online discussion forums, and professional medical organizations devoted to treating prolapse. This book is a must read for every woman who is diagnosed with prolapse. It takes the mystery out of pelvic organ prolapse, and will give all the information you need to make informed choices about treating your prolapse. Prolapse is usually not life threatening, but it can be life-altering. If you think that you have prolapse, it is important to take the time you need to understand all of your treatment options.
About the Author
Dr. Lennox Hoyte is a board certified OB/Gyn physician, and a fellowship trained, board certified specialist in Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and director of the division of Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College Of Medicine, and director of urogynecology at Tampa General Hospital. Dr. Hoyte treats women with pelvic organ prolapse, bladder and bowel incontinence, and bladder control problems. He completed his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT, and his MD degree from Stanford Medical School. He completed Residency training in OB/GYN at Brigham and Womens and Massachusetts General Hospitals in Boston, and completed fellowship training in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, subspecialty certified in FPMRS, and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also an elected member of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. Dr. Hoyte was an early user of the Da Vinci robotic surgical system for prolapse repair procedures and has performed over 800 robotic gynecologic surgical procedures as of 2014. He is the medical director of robotic surgery at Tampa General Hospital, in Tampa, Florida, and has trained many surgeons nationally in the use of the Da Vinci surgical system. He is the founding director of the fellowship-training program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He sees patients at the USF Physicians Group practice in Tampa, Florida. He can be reached by email at- urogynmd@mac.com.
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