‍Researchers:

• Sophia Badowski, MD, FRCSC, Queen’s University
• Shawna Johnston, MD, FRCSC, Queen’s University
• Sarah Wozney, MD, FRCSC, MScHQ, Queen’s University

Highlights:

Our team has worked on designing a dedicated outpatient cystoscopy and hysteroscopy unit at The Kingston Health Sciences Centre. This expansion is intended to decrease wait-times and provide improved access for urogynecology and general gynecology services in the region. The suite will offer outpatient cystoscopy procedures, including intravesical Botox. The redistribution of minor procedures is anticipated to enhance access to operative time and support more effective use of hospital resources.

Current Studies/Investigations/Projects:

1. A multi-center, randomized, open-label, parallel-group, feasibility-controlled trial of vaginal estrogen for improvement of outcomes following pelvic organ prolapse surgery (VEPO Trial).
   Nermine Azer, Chelsea Harris, Sarah Wozney, Shawna Johnston, Sophia Badowski
   Submitted for Ethics and Grant Application in Progress
2. Manual Placental Removal-What is Left Behind?
   Jillian Allan, Shawna Johnston, Sarah Wozney
   Ethics Approved, Study Initiated
3. Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Associated with Length of the Second Stage
   Victoria Januszkiewicz, Sarah Wozney
   Data Collection Ongoing
4. Initiation of Outpatient Hysteroscopy & Cystoscopy Suite-Opening Fall 2025
   Shawna Johnston
5. Initiation of Obstetrics & Gynaecology Quality Committee
   Sarah Wozney, Shawna Johnston
   Twice monthly meetings with several QI project initiatives
6. Synthetic Versus Autologous Sling for Stress Incontinence (SASSI)
   Collaborator Sophia Badowski
   CIHR Grant

Leadership and advocacy:

• Queen’s University Department Head Obstetrics & Gynaecology - Shawna Johnston
• Program Medical Director Women and Children’s Health - Shawna Johnston
• Queen’s University Undergraduate OBGYN Clerkship Director - Sophia Badowski
• CSPM Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Advocacy Group - Sarah Wozney
• CSPM Knowledge Translation Committee Chair - Sarah Wozney
• Kingston Health Sciences NSQIP Surgeon Champion - Sarah Wozney
• Queen’s University OBGYN Research Chair - Sarah Wozney
• Queen’s University OBGYN RPC Committee Members - Sophia Badowski, Shawna Johnston, Sarah Wozney
• Family Physician CME Event Speaker (~5 yearly)- Sophia Badowski, Shawna Johnston

Community:

‍The Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) Urogynaecology team serves the population of southeastern Ontario to provide Pelvic Floor and Reconstructive Surgery services to patients throughout the region. All three providers participate in shared care with the assistance of a nurse continence advisor. Additionally, they provide coverage of general OBGYN call in the department.

List of Publications:

‍Wozney S, Maguire F, Stairs J. Socioeconomic status and choice of primary management of stress urinary incontinence: a retrospective cohort study. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2025 Jul 2;47(9):103020. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2025.103020.

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