Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery? I am having an incredibly hard time finding anyone, and any help is appreciated
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
I think Dr. Elkwood and possibly Dr. Lakhiani can from what I have heard, although they may tailor their approach to where they believe the entrapment is. If you do call them, please let us know if that is correct.
They are in New Jersey. https://www.pudendalhope.info/united-st ... icians/#NJ
Violet
They are in New Jersey. https://www.pudendalhope.info/united-st ... icians/#NJ
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
Hi Violet,
Their office told me Dr Elkwood is no longer doing surgeries and that none of the other surgeons do laparoscopic surgery. I have a consult with Dr Lakhiani"s Nurse Practitioner at thr end of this month, after which I should have more information.
I've been doing a tremendous amount of research on surgeons and plan to share all of my findings here once I am finished, in hopes it may help others find help.
Their office told me Dr Elkwood is no longer doing surgeries and that none of the other surgeons do laparoscopic surgery. I have a consult with Dr Lakhiani"s Nurse Practitioner at thr end of this month, after which I should have more information.
I've been doing a tremendous amount of research on surgeons and plan to share all of my findings here once I am finished, in hopes it may help others find help.
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
Oh, no! That's unfortunate that we are losing surgeons. If you hear of anyone new, we would very much appreciate hearing about it! Hope you can find one who can help you.
Violet
Violet
PNE since 2002. Started from weightlifting. PNE surgery from Dr. Bautrant, Oct 2004. Pain now is usually a 0 and I can sit for hours on certain chairs. No longer take medication for PNE. Can work full time and do "The Firm" exercise program. 99% cured from PGAD. PNE surgery was right for me but it might not be for you. Do your research.
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
It seems like we keep losing surgeons. Wasn't there a guy in Houston, Dr Ansell, that stopped doing surgeries?
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
He did stop doing them because the success rate was so poor and then Ansell retired. He was the most arrogant doctor I’ve ever been to.
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
From what I understand, Dr Ansell stopped doing PN surgery many years ago.
Re: Are there any surgeons in the USA who do laparoscopic pudendal release surgery?
Dr. Elkwood trained Dr. Tzvi Small and Dr Lakhiani to perform the pudendal nerve decompression surgery before retiring.
I had a consultation with Dr. Elkwood and Small at the same time, and they seemed quite diligent. Once I got home to Canada, their office sent me the cost of the surgery, which was.. Get this.. $280,000 USD.
So now I am seeing Dr. Bollens whose cost is $28,000 Euros, and who I believe to have way more successful pudendal nerve decompression surgeries under his belt.
So if you don't have good insurance, perhaps you should consider travelling out of country.
I had a consultation with Dr. Elkwood and Small at the same time, and they seemed quite diligent. Once I got home to Canada, their office sent me the cost of the surgery, which was.. Get this.. $280,000 USD.
So now I am seeing Dr. Bollens whose cost is $28,000 Euros, and who I believe to have way more successful pudendal nerve decompression surgeries under his belt.
So if you don't have good insurance, perhaps you should consider travelling out of country.