Monmouth Medical Center Hosts Lunch & Learn on Pelvic Floor Disorders, November 30

The pelvic floor is a group of muscles found in the pelvic area that controls bowel and bladder movements. When the pelvic floor becomes weak or damaged, pelvic floor disorders (PFDs), including bladder control problems, bowel control problems and pelvic organ prolapse, can occur. According to the American Urogynecologic Society, one in three women will be affected by a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime. However, PDFs are not a normal part of aging and can be treated successfully.

In an effort to raise awareness about the impact of PFDs and available treatment options, Monmouth Medical Center will host Break Free from PFD educational lunch and learn on Wednesday, November 30 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Led by recognized expert in minimally invasive laparoscopic urogynecology and robotic surgery, Martin P. Michalewski, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, the session will cover PFDs and the newest treatment options.

A board-certified urogynecologist and robotic surgeon who is also a certified subspecialist in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Michalewski is qualified to provide consultation and comprehensive management of women with complex benign pelvic conditions, lower urinary tract disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Dr. Michalewski graduated from the Medical University of Gdansk, Poland, where he also trained and worked as an attending urogynecologist. He continued his clinical training by completing a residency at Saint Vincent Medical Center, Sisters of Charity Health Care System in Staten Island, and a fellowship at New York Hospital Flushing Medical Center, Queens.

This free program is open to the public and will be held at Monmouth Medical Center’s Borden Auditorium, located at 300 Second Avenue in Long Branch. Registration is required by calling 1.888.724.7123.

About Monmouth Medical Center

Located in Long Branch, N.J., Monmouth Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, along with The Unterberg Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center, is one of New Jersey's largest academic medical centers and has been a teaching affiliate of Philadelphia’s Drexel University College of Medicine for more than 40 years. From its earliest days, Monmouth Medical Center has been a leader in surgical advancement and has introduced many technological firsts to the region, including robotic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques. U.S. News & World Report has recognized Monmouth as a regional leader in cancer, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology and neurosurgery. Monmouth Medical Center is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit organization of employer purchasers of health care and the nation’s leading experts on patient safety. It is one of eight New Jersey hospitals to receive a four-star rating from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest hospital rating in the state.