Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD is an urologist in Cleveland, OH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD is affiliated with Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
18101 Lorain Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44111
9500 Euclid Avenue Mail Code Q10
Cleveland, OH 44195
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery
If an individual's urinary sphincter has weakened, causing their bladder to leak urine when laugh, cough, or sneeze, they may need to have an artificial sphincter surgically inserted. Urinary sphincters are muscles around the opening of the bladder that hold urine in. An artificial urinary sphincter performs the same functions as these muscles with its three components:
The cuff is filled with fluid that helps keep the urethra closed. Squeezing the pump moves the fluid from the cuff to the balloon, loosening the cuff and opening the urethra for urine to flow out. After 90 seconds, the balloon automatically transfers the fluid back to the cuff, closing the urethra so that urine cannot leak out.
Surgery to place an artificial sphincter requires two incisions -- one on the abdomen, and the other in the area between the anus and scrotum (men) or in the labia (women). A hospital stay of one to three days is necessary after this operation, and it takes about six weeks for a full recovery.
Penile Implant Surgery
A penile implant, or prosthesis, is a device that is surgically implanted in the penis to help men suffering from erectile dysfunction. Penile implant surgery replaces non-functioning tissue in the penis to help men achieve and maintain erections. For men with erectile dysfunction that is caused by an underlying medical condition, surgery is an option when medications, injections, and other non-surgical treatments have failed to work.
Implantation of the prosthesis is performed through an incision in the abdomen or scrotum. Depending on the type of implant, penile implant surgery will be completed within one to three hours. Recovery following penile implant surgery will usually take one or two days, and
implants may last indefinitely. However, there are risks associated with implants, including breakage, leakage, and infection. Broken or infected implants are treated by removal, repair, or replacement.
Following implantation, patients may return to full physical and sexual activity in about a month. Patients may need to take medication to ease pain and prevent infection, and they should avoid wearing tight clothing in the weeks after their procedure.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD treated as an urologist in Cleveland, OH were minimally invasive procedures and urologic procedures.
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She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the Urology and has a state license in Ohio.
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2021)
Board Certification: Urology
Licensed In: Ohio
Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 41 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Molly Elmer Dewitt-Foy, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter $144 |
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$59
Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $59 |
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Dr. Molly Dewitt-Foy's medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). She has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. These areas are among her clinical interests: ileal conduit, fistula, and penile implant surgery. Dr. Dewitt-Foy completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Dewitt-Foy is professionally affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and Fairview Hospital.
