Trinitas Hospital's Labib Edison Riachi, M. D. Is Among The First Physicians In The United States To Perform New Incontinence Procedure
Trinitas Hospital physician Labib Edison Riachi, MD, a specialist in advanced pelvic surgery and female urinary incontinence, has become the first physician in northern New Jersey and one of the first in the nation to successfully perform the Gynecare TVT-Obturator procedure for female incontinence.
(PRWEB) April 10, 2004
Trinitas Hospital physician Labib Edison Riachi, MD, a specialist in advanced pelvic surgery and female urinary incontinence, has become the first physician in northern New Jersey and one of the first in the nation to successfully perform the Gynecare TVT-Obturator procedure for female incontinence. Dr. Riachi, who was also the first surgeon in New Jersey to perform incontinence surgery using the Boston Scientific Transvaginal Sling, is the founder of the Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery at Trinitas Hospital.
“Each year, more than 13 million women in the United States experience urinary incontinence, resulting in leakage or accidents,” says Dr. Riachi. “Although incontinence is a condition generally associated with aging, it can be a problem for women of all ages. In fact, one in four women between the ages of 30 to 59 have experienced an episode of incontinence. With this new procedure, we are able to offer hope to these women.”
The Gynecare TVT-Obturator System Tension-Free Support for Incontinence is a novel surgical device, allowing for the placement of a mid-urethral sling. Unlike the more commonly known TVT procedure, TVT-O is placed in a passage away from the urethra and bladder, reducing the potential for urethral and bladder injury. The mesh is positioned without tension underneath the urethra, creating a supportive sling.
After extensive training in Europe under the pioneer and inventor of the TVT-O procedure – Jean de Leval, Professor at the University of Liege in Belgium – Dr. Riachi performed the first two procedures at Trinitas Hospital in April. He had earlier performed vaginal reconstruction surgery in France with Professor Bernard Jacquetin, Chairman of the International Urogynecology Association, and Dr. Renaud de Tayrac of the Hospital Antoine Beclere.
”I feel very fortunate to have trained for this procedure under the guidance of Jean de Leval,” says Dr. Riachi. “He is known around the world as the Father of the TVT-O procedure, and his skills and knowledge are unsurpassed.”
The TVT-O procedure can be completed within 30 minutes, and most patients are able to return to normal activities within two days. Catheterization is not usually required, and the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
Trinitas Hospital also offers specialized physical therapy services targeted to women with pelvic floor and incontinence problems. The rehabilitation services are part of the full complement of pelvic care services offered at the hospital by Dr. Riachi, including biofeedback continence training, evaluation and treatment, and pelvic floor dysfunction services.
Dr. Riachi is a member of the Women's Care Physician's Group, LLC and the Medical Staff of Trinitas Hospital. For further information on Female Urinary Incontinence and the TVT-O procedure at Trinitas Hospital, please call (908) 282-2000.
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About Trinitas Hospital
Trinitas Hospital is a full service healthcare facility and a Catholic teaching hospital sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, serving those who live and work in Eastern and Central Union County. It is the result of the merger of Elizabeth General Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital in 2000. Operating on two major campuses, Trinitas Hospital offers 531 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center. Trinitas Hospital provides comprehensive medical/surgical services, emergency services, senior services, adult and child/adolescent psychiatric care, cardiac care, cancer services, renal services, an infectious disease program, maternal/child health services including a high-risk newborn nursery, inpatient pediatric care, diabetes management center, wound healing center, sleep disorders center and a bloodless medicine program.
