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Diane Newman
Penn Center for Continence and Pelvic Health, Division of Urology Division of Urology, University of Pennsylvania 9 Penn Tower, 34th and Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA 19312 United States Phone: 215 615-3459 Fax: 215 662-3955
Director: Dr Alan Wein Dr Lou Moy Dr Phil Hanno Nurse Coordinator: Diane Newman Staff Members: Sue Sailer, RNC MSN CRNP Diane Durell, RN BSN Julia Bowens, RN BSN Mary Ann DiCamillo, RN BSN
Specialties
Nursing Urology
Expertise
General urology Incontinence and other voiding dysfunctions Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome Pelvic prolapse Male sexual dysfunction Overactive bladder Penile implants
Setting
Acute care hospital
Patient Types
All age groups
Practice Type
Academic/university based
Assessment
History Physical examination Pelvic examination Pelvic floor muscle assessment Office urodynamics (cystometrogram, uroflow, UPP) Cystoscopy Videourodynamics
Treatments
Bladder retraining Constipation prevention/management Dietary management Fluid management Patient education Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation Toileting programs (habit training, prompted voiding)
Rehabilitation
Pelvic floor muscle rehabilitation using biofeedback Electrical stimulation Use of home units for pelvic floor muscle exercises ExMI technology (NeoControl)
Devices
Vaginal cones Fitting of devices (external catheters, intermittent catheterization, penile clamps) Pessary fitting and care Urethral insert fitting and care
Drugs
Alpha blockers Anticholinergic/OAB drugs Topical estrogen Trycyclic antidepressant therapy
Surgical
Artificial sphincter Interstim sacral nerve implantation Laparoscopic bladder neck suspensions Needle bladder neck suspensions Pelvic organ prolapse surgery Stress UI surgery Other sub-urethral sling procedures Retropubic bladder neck suspensions TVT or other synthetic mesh
Conditions
Andropause/low testosterone BPH Chronic pelvic pain (men) Constipation Fecal incontinence Incontinence Interstitial cystitis Menopause Neurogenic bladder Nocturia Overactive bladder Pelvic organ prolapse Peyronie's disease Prostate cancer Sexual dysfunction Stress urinary incontinence Urethral diverticulum Urinary frequency Urinary tract infections Urinary urgency Voiding dysfunction Vulvodynia
Other
Botox injections Herbal supplements Injection of bulking agents