Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

When pelvic floor conditions require surgical care, the St. Elizabeth Physicians fellowship-trained urogynecologists provide expert pelvic reconstructive surgery, pelvic organ prolapse surgery and stress urinary incontinence surgery. We offer procedures that restore function, relieve discomfort and improve your daily life.

From robotic-assisted prolapse repair to precision sling procedures for incontinence, our surgeons use minimally invasive pelvic surgery techniques and robotic pelvic surgery approaches that promote faster recovery and lasting results.

We treat women throughout Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana with the individualized care and surgical expertise you deserve.

Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Procedures

No two patients are the same, and neither are our surgical approaches. From minimally invasive repairs to robotic-assisted procedures, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your body, your symptoms and your life.

Fistula Repair

An abnormal connection can form between the bladder, rectum or vagina. Fistula repair surgery corrects it and restores normal bladder and bowel function.

Hysterectomy

When a hysterectomy is the right course of treatment, our surgeons use minimally invasive techniques whenever possible to reduce recovery time and get you back to feeling like yourself.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair

When pelvic organs shift out of position, this procedure restores their normal support and alignment. It helps relieve the pressure, heaviness and discomfort that prolapse can cause.

This includes pelvic prolapse repair as a core surgical approach.

Sling Procedures

For women experiencing stress urinary incontinence, a sling procedure places a small support under the urethra. It restores bladder control during everyday activities like exercise, coughing or sneezing.

This type of stress urinary incontinence surgery supports long-term symptom relief.

Sacral Nerve Stimulation

When bladder or bowel symptoms haven’t responded to other treatments, a small, implanted device delivers gentle electrical impulses to the sacral nerves to reduce urgency and improve control.

Minimally Invasive and Robotic-Assisted Surgery

When surgery is the right path forward, how you heal matters just as much as the procedure itself. We perform robotic pelvic surgery using advanced precision systems, including the da Vinciยฎ surgical system โ€” to ensure you the smoothest recovery possible.

Robotic-assisted surgery allows our surgeons to work with exceptional precision through much smaller incisions than traditional open surgery. For you, that typically means less pain after surgery, a lower risk of complications and a faster return to the activities you love.

Your surgeon will talk with you about whether a robotic or laparoscopic approach is the right fit for your specific situation, and why.

Caroline Elmer Lyon

Meet Our Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Dr. Caroline Elmer-Lyon

Dr. Caroline Elmer-Lyon is a fellowship-trained specialist with focused expertise in complex pelvic floor reconstruction. Youโ€™ll benefit from advanced surgical training and a patient-centered approach to care.

Take the Next Step Toward Relief

If pelvic floor symptoms are affecting your quality of life, weโ€™re right here to help. Call us to schedule a consultation or explore your non-surgical options through our urogynecology team.