Academic and clinical excellence in a private practice setting

Jerry G. Blaivas, MD, FACS

Dr. Blaivas is a world-renowned urological expert, surgeon, distinguished author, educator, and medical pioneer. He was one of the founders of urodynamics and established many of the current surgical procedures used to correct stress incontinence, urinary fistulas, urethral diverticulum, overactive bladder and neurogenic bladder.

He is also one of the few surgeons who routinely performs reconstructive surgery for prolapse and incontinence without the use of mesh. His success in this area has led him to publishing one of the largest series in the world on treatment of mesh complications.

Dr. Blaivas possesses decades of experience providing urology care to some of the most complex cases ever encountered, bringing academic and research-based modernization to the clinical forefront. His research in developing new medical techniques has become the standard in patient care, including breakthrough treatments and research in:

Mesh complications
Radiation complications
Autologous Slings
Natural Tissue Repairs

Schedule an appointment online or call Dr. Blaivas today at (646) 205-3039 to schedule a confidential consultation.

Insurance Information

Dr. Blaivas does not participate with private insurance plans. He is considered an “Out of Network” physician, which means that payment in full is expected at the time of the visit and you will be reimbursed directly according to your insurance plan. As a courtesy, we offer to complete and mail claims on your behalf and assist you in obtaining timely reimbursement.

About the Uro Center of New York

At the Uro Center of New York, we combine clinical and academic excellence in a private practice setting. For over twenty years, our staff has been committed to diagnosing and treating people with bladder and prostate conditions. Our services include the use of state-of-the-art video urodynamic equipment and a custom-designed computer system that assists our physicians in ensuring an accurate and prompt diagnosis.

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Category Archives: Pelvic Mesh Surgery

5 Things Your Doctor Might Not Reveal Before Your Pelvic Mesh Surgery

1) Serious, often painful complications are not uncommon

Complications can range from severe unremitting pain to a “hole”, fistula, in the bladder or vagina. Many complications are never reported and patients are told to wait but never improve. Some women are even told that the pain “is in their head”. Mesh can cause serious problems and you should ask your doctor about them BEFORE surgery!

2) Surgery using your own, natural tissue is just as effective as mesh, but without the serious complications of mesh

USE YOUR OWN TISSUE! For incontinence, a small strip of tissue above your abdominal muscles (called rectus fascia) can be used effectively instead of mesh without risking mesh’s devastating side effects. This is an option that you might not hear about because only a few doctors at specialized centers, such as Urocenter of New York, are trained to do the “meshless” surgery first pioneered and championed by Dr. Jerry Blaivas.

3) It is very difficult to remove all the mesh from your body and there are many serious complications from the removal surgery.

Mesh – so easy to put in, so hard to remove. Mesh often is placed around very sensitive structures or through delicate spaces in bones using large impaling needles. These organs are often deep in the pelvis and difficult to access. Surgical removal is difficult and should be done only by experts such as Dr. Blaivas. If your doctor put the mesh in, she’s (or he’s) probably not the person to remove it!

4) Sex may never be the same again (or even possible)

Vaginal mesh can push up against the bladder, urethra or uterus during sex making it very painful. Nerves for sensation may even grow into the mesh triggering pain with intercourse. Sometimes the male partner can even feel your mesh in you and suffer pain too!

5) The mesh that is put in your body is made up entirely of petroleum byproducts that were never intended for human use

Oil? Yuck – Not a big surprise, you weren’t told that huh?

Dr. Jerry Blaivas at UroCenter of New York is among the most experienced surgeons in the world at treating mesh complications.

Dr. Blaivas has performed hundreds of these procedures and has the largest published series in the world on urethral reconstruction, a procedure that is often necessary in treating mesh complications (Outcome of Urethral Reconstructive Surgery in a Series of 74 Women).

Call Dr. Blaivas today to schedule a consultation:

212-772-3900

For More information, visit our main website: www.urocenterofnewyork.com

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