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Conditions & treatments

Prof Jeffery’s clinical work includes pelvic floor disorders, complex revision surgery and laparoscopic reconstruction.

For general patient information and appointments, visit the Urogynaecology and Laparoscopy Clinic (ULC).

Patient information at ULC

This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

Specialist procedure guides

01

Mesh Revision Surgery

Assessment and individualised management of complications following previous pelvic mesh or sling surgery.

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02

Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy

A minimally invasive abdominal operation used to restore support to the top of the vagina or uterus in selected patients with pelvic organ prolapse.

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03

Sacral Neuromodulation

A staged treatment that uses gentle electrical stimulation of a sacral nerve to modify bladder signalling in selected patients.

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Pelvic anatomy

Anatomy in context

Anterior · frontPosterior · back
Female pelvic anatomy — sagittal sectionSchematic side view, with the front on the left. The bladder lies behind the pubic bone, the uterus above the vagina, and the rectum behind the vagina. Select an organ or use the labels below.BladderUterusUrethraVaginaPelvic floorRectumPubic boneSacrum
Female pelvis · schematic sagittal section · not to scale · anatomy varies
Anatomy

Bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow muscular organ that collects and stores urine between voidings. In women, it lies in the anterior pelvis — directly behind the pubic bone and in front of the uterus. Its muscular wall (the detrusor) contracts to expel urine under voluntary and autonomic control. Normal capacity is 400–600 mL.

Related specialist areas

This is general information and does not replace professional medical advice.

Condition overview

A brief outline of the areas assessed in Prof Jeffery’s practice.

Take the next step

Ready to discuss your options?

Prof Jeffery sees patients at three Cape Town locations. Booking is managed through the Urogynaecology Clinic (ULC).

Booking link takes you to urogynaecology.co.za — managed by the Urogynaecology Clinic team.