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Elizabeth Mueller
Elizabeth Mueller
M.D., FACS, MS
Associate Professor
Division Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Fellowship Program Director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Director, Urogynecology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Urology
Specialties
Urogynecology, Cystocele, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Fistulas, Robotic Surgery, Vaginal Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Female Urology
Board Certifications
Urology - General Cert: AM Board of Urology
Publications
Perioperative bowel habits of women undergoing gynecologic surgery: a pilot study.Tarr,M. E.; Klenov,V.; Tanzy,M. E.; Rivard,C. L.; McElhinney,M. M.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2012 ;18(3):153-157
Evidence of uncultivated bacteria in the adult female bladderWolfe,A. J.; Toh,E.; Shibata,N.; Rong,R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M.; Mueller,E. R.; Schreckenberger,P.; Dong,Q.; Nelson,D. E.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 2012 ;50(4):1376-1383
Evidence of uncultivated bacteria in the adult female bladder.Wolfe,A. J.; Toh,E.; Shibata,N.; Rong,R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M.; Mueller,E. R.; Schreckenberger,P.; Dong,Q.; Nelson,D. E.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY 2012 ;50(4):1376-1383
Evidence that a urinary microbiome exists in women.Brubaker,L.; Toh,E.; Shibata,N.; Rong,R.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Schreckenberger,P.; Revanna,K. V.; Dong,Q.; Nelson,D. E.; Wolfe,A. J. 2011 ; ( ):
Interobserver and interdisciplinary reproducibility of 3D endovaginal ultrasound assessment of pelvic floor anatomySantoro,G. A.; Wieczorek,A. P.; Shobeiri,S. A.; Mueller,E. R.; Pilat,J.; Stankiewicz,A.; Battistella,G.International urogynecology journal and pelvic floor dysfunction 2011 ;22(1):53-59
Severe acidosis during laparoscopic repair of pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Edelstein,S.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2011 ;17(5):260-262
Methodology of the abdominal colpopexy: comparison of endoscopic surgical strategies (ACCESS) trialAnger,J.; Mueller,E.; Tarnay,C.; Connor,S.; Pantuck,A.; Schulam,P.; Kwan,L.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Complex repetitive discharges are common in normal womenRamm,O.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.; Lowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Risk factors Associated with Urge Incontinence in Women with Stress Urinary incontinenceRickey,L.; Huang,L.; Litman,H.; Rahn,D.; Mueller,E.Femal Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Retropubic versus transobturator midurethral slings for stress incontinence.Richter,H. E.; Albo,M. E.; Zyczynski,H. M.; Kenton,K.; Norton,P. A.; Sirls,L. T.; Kraus,S. R.; Chai,T. C.; Lemack,G. E.; Dandreo,K. J.; Varner,R. E.; Menefee,S.; Ghetti,C.; Brubaker,L.; Nygaard,I.; Khandwala,S.; Rozanski,T. A.; Johnson,H.; Schaffer,J.; Stoddard,A. M.; Holley,R. L.; Nager,C. W.; Moalli,P.; Mueller,E. R.; Arisco,A. M.; Corton,M.; Tennstedt,S.; Chang,T. D.; Gormley,E. A.; Litman,H. J.NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2010 ;362(22):2066-2076
Measurement of transurethral bladder neck distraction during tension-free vaginal tape (tvt) procedureAbbasy,S.; Tarr,M.; Pham,T.; Brubaker,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2010 ;29(2):
Older women seeking care for pelvic floor disorders report similar goals and treatment choices compared to younger womenAbbasy,S. A.; May,A.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Posterior vaginal prolapse repairLowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R. 2010 ; (Chapter 51):343-348
Relaibility & responsiveness of the urgency severity and life impact questionnaireLowenstein,L.; Rickey,L.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.; Fordham,J.; Mueller,E. R.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Test-retest reliability of the urgency, severity and impact questionnaire (USIQ) for patients with overactive bladderLowenstein,L.; Rickey,L.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.; Tulke,M.; Fordham,J.; Mueller,E. R.American Urogynecologic Society Annual Meeting 2010 ; ( ):
Urethral function of women with detrusor overactivity is intermediate that of continent and stress incontinent womenKenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Lowenstein,L.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2010 ;29(2):315
Reflex testing of male urine specimens misses few positive cultures may reduce unnecessary testing of normal specimens.Fok,C.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Turk,T. M.; Mueller,E. R.; Dalaza,L.; Schreckenberger,P.UROLOGY 2010 ;75(1):74-76
Introbserver and interdisiplinary reliability of 3D endovaginal ultrasound assessment of pelvic floor anatomyShobeiri,S.; Santoro,A.; Wieczorek,P.; Mueller,E.; Stankiewicz,A.; Battistella,G.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Pelvic pain associated with a gynecologic etiologySummers,S. L.; Mueller,E. R. 2010 ; (Chapter 53):563-578
Development of a robotic surgical training curriculum for gynecology & urology residents: Robotic Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (ROASTS)Tarr,M.; Mueller,E.; Polcari,A.; Summers,S.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Ultrasound phantoms in 3-dimensional endovaginal and endoanal pelvic floor imaging: a step forward in teaching hands-on pelvic floor imaging to a large group of participants.Allen,A.; Shobeiri,S.; Zuiroz,H.; Santoro,A.; Wieczorek,P.; Stankiewicz,A.; Mueller,E.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2010 ;16(5):
Lower urinary tract sensation is altered with agingAbbasy,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Durazo-Arvizu,R.; Fordham,J.; Pate,P.; Mueller,E.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2009 ; ( ):
Home-based cognitive therapy for overactive bladder: 1562Abbasy,S. A.; Michelfelder,A.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2009 ;181(4 (Supplement 1)):561
Fecal incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors.Whitehead,W. E.; Borrud,L.; Goode,P. S.; Meikle,S.; Mueller,E. R.; Tuteja,A.; Weidner,A.; Weinstein,M.; Ye,W.GASTROENTEROLOGY 2009 ;137(2):512; Aug-517
Robot-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy versus open sacrocolpopexy: a single institution retrospective cohort of perioperative and short-term outcomesTarr,M.; Wolfe,R.; Farooq,A.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.; Kenton,K. 2009 ; ( ):
Prior pelvic floor surgery is associated with more bothersome symptoms in urogynecology patientsTarr,M.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2009 ;181(4 Supplement 1):482-483
Prior POP/SUI surgery is associated with more bothersome pelvic floor symptoms in new urogynecology patientsTarr,M.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2009 ;28(2):122
Clinical anatomy and surgical skills training for Senior Residents : a multicenter, multidisciplinary program for urogynecological proceduresSummers,S. L.; Mueller,E. R.; Darrell,B.; Pombar,X.; Kobak,W.; Graziano,S.; Irwin,T.; Mody,V.; Rickey,L.; Hruska,L.; Kenton,K.Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery 2009 ;15(4):195-203
Poster: Ultrasound Phantoms in 3-dimensional endovaginal and endoanal pelvic floor imaging: A step forward in teaching hands-on pelvic floor imaging to large group of participantsShobeiri,S. A.; Quiroz,L. H.; Santoro,G.; Wieczorek,P.; Stankiewicz,A.; Mueller,E. 2009 ; ( ):
Home-based hypnotherapy for urge urinary incontinenceAbbasy,S.; Michelfelder,A.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Abbasy,S.; FitzGerald,M. P.International Continence Society Website 2009 ; ( ):
Cognitive therapy for treatment of urge incontinenceAbbasy,S.; Michelfelder,A.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2009 ; ( ):
Urinary retention is uncommon after colpocleisis with concomitant mid-urethral sling.Abbasy,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2009 ;20(2):213-216
Evaluation of urgency in women, with a validated Urgency, Severity and Impact Questionnaire (USIQ).Lowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Hatchett,L.; Durazo-Arvizu,R. A.; Mueller,E. R.; Goldman,K.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2009 ;20(3):301-307
Observations relating to urinary sensation during detrusor overactivity.Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Abbasy,S.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Shott,S.; Vardi,Y.; Gruenwald,I.; FitzGerald,M. P.NEUROUROLOGY & URODYNAMICS 2009 ;28(6):497-500
Urethral innervation better in continent women than stress incontinent womenKenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E. R.International Continence Society Annual Meeting 2009 ; ( ):
Urethral function of women with detrusor overactivity is intermediate that of continent and stress incontinent womenKenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L. 2009 ; ( ):
Treatment with solifenacin reduces urinary urgency in OAB patientsLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Durazo,R.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2009 ; ( ):
Patients with painful bladder syndrome have altered response to thermal stimuli and catastrophic reaction to painful experiences.Lowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Heneghan,M.; Senka,J.; FitzGerald,M. P.NEUROUROLOGY & URODYNAMICS 2009 ;28(5):400-404
Solifenacin objectively decreases urinary urge sensation in women with OABLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E.; Durazo-Arvizu,R.; Ladwig-Scott,E.; FitzGerald,M. P.International Continence Society Website 2009 ; ( ):
Transabdominal uterosacral suspension: outcomes and complications.Lowenstein,L.; Fitz,A.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2009 ;200(6):656.e1-656.e5
The incidences of urogenital fistula and trachelectomy have decreased despite the rise of laparoscopy hysterectomy and supracervical hysterectomy procedures.Abbasy,S.; Pham,T.; Shoham,D.; Guichan,C.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L. 2009 ; ( ):
Measurement of transurethral bladder neck distraction during tension-free vaginal tape procedureAbbasy,S.; Tarr,M.; Pham,T.; Brubaker,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. 2009 ; ( ):
Current use of pelvic organ prolapse quantification by AUGS and ICS members.Pham,T.; Burgart,A.; kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L. 2009 ; ( ):
Surgical outcomes of secondary continence surgeries.Pham,T.; Polcari,A.; Brubaker,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E.; Kenton,K. 2009 ; ( ):
New pelvic symptoms are common after reconstructive pelvic surgery.Pham,T.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2009 ;200(1):88.e1-88.e5
Impact of fluid management on fluid intake and urge incontinence in the BE-DRI Trial for OAB in women: 1530Mueller,E. R.; Litman,H.; Zimmern,P. E.; Norton,P.; Goode,P. S.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2009 ;181(4 (Supplement 1)):547-548
Defining the educational gap in urodynamics training between residency and the first 18 months in practice: 1668Mueller,E. R.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2009 ;181(4 (Supplement 1)):602
Overactive bladder : an update for primary care physiciansMueller,E. R. 2009 ; ( ):
Urinary incontinence: Relative efficacy of retropubic and transobturator slings.Mueller,E. R.Nature Reviews Urology 2009 ;6(10):523-524
Urodynamic procedures are on the rise: 1669Mueller,E. R.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2009 ;181(4 (Supplement 1)):602
Diagnosis and robotic repair of ureteral structure following an inta-operative failed open end to end anastamosis.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K. 2009 ; ( ):
Are we missing an opportunity to teach future physicians about female pelvic floor disorders?.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Rogers,R. G.; Fenner,D. E.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2009 ;20(12):1413-1415
Lower urinary symptoms do not predict bacteriuria in a urogynecologic populationFitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Dalaza,L.; Abraham,T.; Schreckenberger,P.Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery 2008 ;14(2):127-132
Chronic lower urinary symptoms do not predict bacteriuria.FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Dalaza,L.; Abraham,T.; Schreckenberger,P. C.International Journal of Gynaecology & Obstetrics 2008 ;101(3):302-303
Lower urinary symptoms do not predict bacteriuria in women seeking urogynecologic careFitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.; Dalaza,L.; Abraham,T.; Schreckenberger,P. 2008 ; ( ):
Sensory neural changes are present in the lower urinary tract of women after reconstructive pelvic surgeryDavis,C.; Kenton,K.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2008 ;14(2):112
Measuring urinary sensation: comparison between methods of limits and methods of levelsDavis,C.; Kenton,K.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology Annual Meeting 2008 ; ( ):
Urodynamic training for urology residents: an opportunity for improvementMueller,E. R.; kenton,K.; Scapero,H. S.; Winters,C. W. 2008 ; ( ):
Reproducibility of dynamic MRI pelvic measures: a multi-site studyMueller,E. R.; Lockhart,M. E.; Fielding,J. R.; Richter,H. E.; Solomon,C. G.; Hakim,C. M.; Wai,C. Y.; Stolpen,A.; Brubaker,L.; Brown,M. B.; Weber,A. M.Techniques in Coloproctology 2008 ;12(2):161
We are missing an opportunity to teach future primary care providers about female pelvic floor disordersMueller,E. R.; Rogers,R. G.; Kenton,K.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2008 ;14(2):122
The correlation of voiding variables between non-instrumented uroflowmetery and pressure-flow studies in women with pelvic organ prolapse.Mueller,E. R.; Wei,J.; Nygaard,I.; Brubaker,L.; Varner,E.; Visco,A.; Cundiff,G. W.; Weber,A. M.; Ghetti,C.; Kreder,K.NEUROUROLOGY & URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(6):515-521
Urinary retention is uncommon after colpoclesis with concomitant midurethral slingAbbasy,S. A.; Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2008 ;14(2):106
Validation of a real-time urodynamic measure of urinary urgencyLowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Gruenwald,I.; Elliott,C.; Durazo,R.; Mueller,E.; Vardi,Y.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(Supplement 2):138
Urgency severity and bother questionnaire (UBSQ) - a new validated questionnaire for the evaluation of urgencyLowenstein,L.; Hatchett,L.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Durazo-Arvizu,R. A.; Goldman,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(2):144
The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea, nocturia, and daytime overactive bladder syndrome in women.Lowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Pillar,G.; Undevia,N.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2008 ;198(5):598.e1-598.e5
Women who experience detrusor overactive at lower bladder volumes report greater bother.Lowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Dooley,Y.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY & URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(1):45-47
Patients with painful bladder syndrome have altered response to thermal stimuli and catastrophic reaction to painful experienceLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Heneghan,M.; Senka,J.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2008 ; ( ):
Patients with painful bladder syndrome have altered response to thermal stimuli and catastrophic reaction to painful experienceLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,M.; Senka,J.; FitzGerald,M. P.Female Pelvic medicine and reconstructive Surgery 2008 ;14(4):301
Continuous measure of lower urinary tract sensation during bladder filling in women with detrusor overactivityLowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Abassy,S.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Vardi,Y.; Gruenwald,I.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2008 ; ( ):
Continous measure of lower urinary tract sensation during bladder filling in women with detrusor overactivityLowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Abbasy,S.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Mueller,E.; Vardi,Y.; Gruenwald,I.; Fitzgerald,M. P.Female Pelvic medicine and reconstructive Surgery 2008 ;14(4):322-323
Consider a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with nocturia even when daytime overactive bladder syndrome is presentLowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Pillar,G.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(Supplement 2):139
Urgency severity and bother questionnaire (USBQ) -- a new validated questionnaire for the evaluation of urgencyLowenstein,L.; Hatchett,L.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Durazo-Arvizu,R.; Goldman,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2008 ; ( ):
Validation of a real-time urodynamic measure of urinary sensation.Lowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Gruenwald,I.; Papier,I.; Durazo-Arvizu,R. A.; Elliot,C.; Mueller,E. R.; Vardi,Y.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2008 ;198(6):661.e1; Jun-661.e4
Patient-selected goals: the fourth dimension in assessment of pelvic floor disorders.Lowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Dooley,Y.; Templehof,M.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2008 ;19(1):81-84
Colpocleisis with concomitant mid-urethral sling optimizes continenceAbbasy,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L. 2008 ; ( ):
Urinary retention is uncommon after colpocleisis with concomitant midurethral slingAbbassy,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2008 ;27(Supplement 2):134
Quality of life after surgery for stress incontinence.Tennstedt,S. L.; Litman,H. J.; Zimmern,P.; Ghetti,C.; Kusek,J. W.; Nager,C. W.; Mueller,E. R.; Kraus,S. R.; Varner,E.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2008 ;19(12):1631-1638
Overactive bladder and women's sexual health: what is the impact?.Coyne,K. S.; Margolis,M. K.; Jumadilova,Z.; Bavendam,T.; Mueller,E. R.; Rogers,R.JOURNAL OF SEXUAL MEDICINE 2007 ;4(3):656-666
Validation of a real-time urodynamic measure of urinary urgencyLowenstein,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Gruenwald,I.; Elliott,C.; Durazo,R.; Mueller,E.; Vardi,Y.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2007 ;13( ):248
Validation of a real-time urodynamic measure of urinary urgencyLowenstein,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Gruenwald,I.; Ellit,C.; Durazo,R.; Mueller,E. R.; Vardi,Y.Central Association for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007 ; ( ):
Sexual activity and quality of life do not impact treatment choice in women with prolapseGracia,J.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.International Urogynecological Association 2007 ; ( ):
Consider a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with nocturia, even when daytime overactive bladder syndrome is presentLowenstein,L.; Brubaker,L.; Pillar,G.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.American Urogynecoloic Society Annual Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Leakage at low volumes is associated with increased severity and impact in women with detrusor overactivityLowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L. 2007 ; ( ):
Leakage at low volumes is associated with increased severity and impact in women with detrusor overactivity, but not stress incontinenceLowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Urodynamic stress incontinence at low bladder volume is not associated with decreased quality of life or surgical failureLowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology Annual Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Consider a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with nocturia, even when daytime overactive bladder syndrome is presentLowenstein,L.; Brubaker,L.; Pillar,G.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P.Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery 2007 ;13( ):234
Patients' pelvic goals change after initial urogynecologic consultation.Lowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Pierce,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2007 ;197(6):640.e1-640.e3
The effect of surgical consultation on patient selected goalsLowenstein,L.; Pierce,K.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.American Urological Society Annual Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
patient readiness: important predictor of surgical readinessKenton,K.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF PELVIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY 2007 ;13(2):60
Patient preparedness: an important predictor of surgical outcome.Kenton,K.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2007 ;197(6):654.e1-654.e6
Patient readiness: important predictor of surgical outcomeKenton,K.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Validation of a real-time urodynamic measure of urinary urgencyLowestein,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kenton,K.; Brubaker,L.; Gruenwald,I.; Elliot,C.; Durazo,R.; Mueller,E. R.; Vardi,Y.Urogynecoloical Scoiety Annual Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
The effect of surgical consultation on patient selected goalsLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Pierce,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2007 ;18(Supplement 1):S106
Nocturia as a clinical predictor of obstructive sleep apneaGarcia,J. G.; Undevia,N.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2007 ; ( ):
Nocturia as clinical predictor of obstructive sleep apneaGarcia,J.; Undevia,N.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2007 ; ( ):
Periurethral leiomyomaLowenstein,L.; McClung,C.; Mueller,E. R.The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ 2007 ;9(1):54
Urinary hesitancy and retention during treatment with sertraline.Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Sharma,S.; FitzGerald,M. P.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2007 ;18(7):827-829
In women with mixed incontinence, urge incontinence episode frequency is the only predictor of QOLLowenstein,L.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.Central Association for Obstetrics and Gynecology 2007 ; ( ):
Putting things back where they belong: short-term anatomic outcomes of high uterosacral ligament suspension at the time of hysterectomy for prolapseFitz,A.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF PELVIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY 2007 ;13(2):60
Sexual activity and quality of life do not impact treatment choices in women with prolapseGarcia,J.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2007 ;18(Supplement 1):S173
Neural pain after uterosacral ligament vaginal suspension.Lowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2007 ;18(1):109-110
The volume at which women leak first on urodynamic testing is not associated with quality of life, measures of urethral integrity or surgical failure.Lowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; Rickey,L.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2007 ;178(1):193-196
Clinical anatomy and surgical skills training (CASST): assessment of learnersRickey,L.; Graziano,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E. R.; Summers,S.; Kenton,K.Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Clinical anatomy and surgical skills training (CASST): assessment of learnersRickey,L. m.; Graziano,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Mueller,E.; Summers,S.; Kenton,K.Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery 2007 ;13(2):61
Does urethral competence affect urodynamic voiding parameters in women with prolapse?.Nygaard,I.; Kreder,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.; Goode,P.; Visco,A.; Weber,A. M.; Cundiff,G.; Wei,J.NEUROUROLOGY & URODYNAMICS 2007 ;26(7):1030-1035
Correlation of voiding variables between non-instrument uroflowmetry and pressure-flow studies in women with pelvic organ prolapseMueller,E. R.; Wei,J.; Nygaard,I.; Brubaker,L.; Varner,E.; Visco,A.; Cundiff,G.; Weber,A.; Getti,C.; Kreder,K.American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2007 ; ( ):
Does urethral competence affect urodynamic voiding parameters in women with prolapse?Mueller,E. R.; Nygaard,I.; Kreder,K.; Brubaker,L.; Goode,P.; Visco,A.; Weber,A.; Cundiff,G.; Wei,J.Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology 2007 ; ( ):
Urodynamic prolapse reduction alters urethral pressure but not filling or pressure flow parameters.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Mahajan,S.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2007 ;177(2):600-603
Isolated cystocele repair may undertreat apical prolapse.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Rooney,K.; Shott,S.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2006 ;17((supp 2)):S258-S259
The nights are worst: prevalence and impact of nocturia.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Rooney,K.; Shott,S.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2006 ;17((supp 2)):S268
Advanced anterior vaginal wall prolapse is highly correlated with apical prolapse.Rooney,K.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2006 ;195(6):1837-1840
Isolated cystocele repairs may undertreat apical prolapseRooney,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2006 ; ( ):
Can Advanced Stages of Anterior or Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Occur Without Apical Involvement?Rooney,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.; Shott,S.Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Scientific Meeting 2006 ; ( ):
ORAL PRESENTATION 14: Can Advanced Stages of Anterior or Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse Occur Without Apical Involvement?Rooney,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Shott,S.; Brubaker,L.Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery 2006 ;12(2):70-71
Do patient self-reported goals correlate with PFDI scores and bother?Lowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; Rickey,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.; Brubaker,L.American Urogynecology Society Annual Meeting 2006 ; ( ):
Nocturia as clinical predictor of obstructive sleep apneaGarcia,J.; Undevia,N.; Kenton,K.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2006 ;17((Suppl. 3)):S432
ORAL PRESENTATION 7: Clinical Anatomy and Surgical Skills Training (CASST)Kenton,K.; Graziano,S.; Mueller,E. R.; Oldham,L.; Turner,F.Journal of Pelvic Medicine & Surgery 2006 ;12(2):67-68
The global burden of female pelvic floor disorders.Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.BJU INTERNATIONAL 2006 ;98(Suppl 1):1-5
Clinical anatomy and surgical skills training (CASST): development of a multicenter, multidisciplinary program.Kenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.; Graziano,S.; Summers,S.; Rickey,L.; Oldham,L.; Pombar,X.; Turner,F.; Darrell,B.AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY 2006 ;195(6):1789-1793
How are patients goals related to quality of life?Lowenstein,L.; Dooley,Y.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2006 ;17(Supplement 3):S379
Surgical repair of the middle compartmentKenton,K.; Mueller,E. R.Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2005 ;48(3):691-703
Urethral sphincter function in advanced pelvic organ prolapseMueller,E. R.; Mahajan,S.; Brubaker,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kenton,K. S.American Urological Association Annual Meeting 2005 ; ( ):
International Prostate Symptom Scores in young asymptomatic American men.Mueller,E. R.; Latini,J.; Lux,M.; Kreder,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.BJU INTERNATIONAL 2005 ;95(4):554-556
Gender differences in 24-hour urinary diaries of asymptomatic North American adults.Mueller,E. R.; Latini,J.; Lux,M.; Stablein,U.; Brubaker,L.; Kreder,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2005 ;173(2):490-492
Physiology of the lower urinary tractFitzgerald,M. P.; Mueller,E. R.Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology 2004 ;47(1):18-27
Gender differences in 24-hour urinary diaries of asymptomatic adultsMueller,E. R.; Latini,J.; Lux,M.; Stablein,U.; Brubaker,L.; Kreder,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology 2004 ; ( ):
Striated sphincter activity is not affected by pelvic organ prolapse despite changes in MUCPMueller,E. R.; Mahajan,S.; Brubaker,L.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kenton,K. S.North Central Section, American Urological Association 2004 ; ( ):
Sliding hernia of the bladder presenting as suprapubic pain in a female.Mueller,E. R.; Kenton,K. S.; Brubaker,L.INTERNATIONAL UROGYNECOLOGY JOURNAL 2004 ;15(1):51-52
Striated urethral sphincter activity is not affected by pelvic organ prolapse despite changes in maximal urethral closure pressureMueller,E.; Kenton,K.; Mahajan,S.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L.NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS 2004 ;23(5/6):422
Voiding frequencies in American men: what is normal?Latini,J. M.; Mueller,E.; Lux,M. M.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kreder,K. J. 2004 ; ( ):
Voiding frequency in a sample of asymptomatic american menLatini,J. M.; Mueller,E. R.; Lux,M. M.; Fitzgerald,M. P.; Kreder,K. J.JOURNAL OF UROLOGY 2004 ;172(3):980-984
Urinary habits of asymptomatic malesLatini,J.; Lux,M.; Mueller,E.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Kreder,K. 2003 ; ( ):
Gender differences in voiding habits of asymptomatic adultsMueller,E.; Latini,J.; Lux,M.; Stablein,U.; Kreder,K.; FitzGerald,M. P. 2003 ; ( ):
Pelvic organ prolapse and urodynamicsMueller,E. R.; Kenton,K. S.American Urogynecologic Society Quarterly Newsletter 2003 ;23( ):
Gender differences in 24-hour urinary diaries of asymptomatic adultsMueller,E. R.; Latini,J.; Lux,M.; Stablein,U.; Brubaker,L.; Kreder,K.; Fitzgerald,M. P.International Continence Society Scientific Program 2003 ; ( ):
Redesigning the Medical School Curriculum: A Surgeon's PerspectiveKenton,K.; Mueller,E.; Brubaker,L. ; ( ):
Reflex testing of male urine specimens misses few positive cultures, may reduce unnecessary testing of normal specimensFok,C.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Turk,T.; Mueller,E.; Dalaza,L.; Schreckenberger,P. ; ( ):
Poster: Interobserver and interdisciplinary reliability of 3D endovaginal ultrasound assessment of pelvic floor anatomySantoro,G. A.; Wieczorek,P.; Shobeiri,S. A.; Mueller,E.; Pilat,J.; Stankiewicz,A.; Battistella,G. ; ( ):
Urodynamic training for urology residents: an opportunity for improvementMueller,E. R.; Kenton,K.; Scapero,H. S.; Winters,C. W. ; ( ):
Urodynamics: Take Home message: Plenary Session IVMueller,E. R. ; ( ):
Defining the educational gap in urodynamics training between residency and the first 18 months in practiceMueller,E. ; ( ):
Defining the educational gap in urodynamics training between residency and the first 18 months of practiceMueller,E. ; ( ):
Research for (Relatively) Normal PhysiciansMueller,E. ; ( ):
Urodynamics: Utilization Patterns Amongst PractitionersMueller,E. ; ( ):
We are missing an opportunity to teach future primary care providers about female pelvic floor disordersMueller,E. R.; Rogers,R. G.; Kenton,K. ; ( ):
The effect of surgery for stress urinary incontinence on quality of life in women enrolled in a randomized clinical trial comparing the burch and sling proceduresZimmern,P.; Ghetti,C.; Nager,C.; Mueller,E.; Varner,R.; Litman,H.; Kusek,J.; Tennstedt,S.; Kraus,S. ; ( ):
Poster: Ultrasound phantoms in 3-dimensional endovaginal and endonal pelvic floor imaging: A step forward in teaching hands-on pelvic floor imaging to a large group of participantsShobeiri,A.; Quiroz,L. H.; Santoro,G.; Wieczorek,P.; Stankiewicz,A.; Mueller,E. ; ( ):
Urinary retention is uncommon after colpocleisis with concomitant midurethral slingAbbassy,S.; Lowenstein,L.; Pham,T.; Mueller,E.; Kenton,K.; FitzGerald,M. P.; Brubaker,L. ; ( ):
Education
Medical School
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center, Urology
Fellowship
Loyola University Medical Center, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery
Interests & Hobbies
Hiking
Bicycling
Family Time
Marathon Running
Triathalon
Camping