Laura L. Giusto, MD
- Primary Specialties: Voiding Dysfunction, Reconstructive Surgery, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Bulkamid, Bladder Botox Injection, Percutaneous Nerve Stimulation, Robotic Sacrocolpopexy, Sacral Neuromodulation/Interstim®, Skene’s Gland Cyst, Urethral Bulking, Urethral Prolapse/Caruncle, Urodynamics, Vaginal Atrophy, Vaginal Cyst, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Urethral Stricture Disease, Urethral Sling Surgery, Urethra Diverticula, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Robotic surgery, Bartholin Cyst
- Gender: Female
About This Provider
Dr. Giusto is a urologist who is fellowship-trained in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Dr. Giusto specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various urogenital conditions in men and women. These conditions include urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, overactive bladder, neurogenic bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, female urethral disease (diverticulum and strictures), pelvic floor disorders, and vaginal fistulas.
Her other interests and areas of expertise include neuromodulation therapy, bladder, and pelvic floor Botox® injection, Bulkamid® urethral bulking agent for stress incontinence, minimally invasive robotic surgery, robotic sacrocolpopexy, complex reconstruction of the lower urinary tract, and management of complications of vaginal and lower urinary tract surgery including mesh removal.
Dr. Giusto earned her bachelor’s degree in neuroscience with a minor in psychology at The University of Rochester. After earning her medical degree with distinction in service to the community from the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, she went on to complete her general surgery internship and urology residency training at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia. She completed specialized surgical training during her residency at Temple University, a Level 1 trauma center and a national leader in robotic-assisted surgery. In addition, Dr. Giusto also served as chief resident in urologic oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. She went on to sub-specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery by completing a two-year, ACGME accredited fellowship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
She has published articles and book chapters on topics including management of vaginal mesh complications, neurourology, treatment options of interstitial cystitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and the various therapies of overactive bladder (including Botox® injection, implantable tibial nerve devices, and sacral neuromodulation).
Dr. Giusto is a member of the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction, the American Urological Association, the International Continence Society, the International Neuro-Urology Society, and the Society for Women in Urology. She was also nominated and inducted into the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honors Society.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Candidate Member, American Urologic Association
- Candidate Member, Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine & Urogenital Reconstruction
- Member, Mid-Atlantic Section of the American Urologic Association
- Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society
- College
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B.S.
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
- Medical School
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M.D.
UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
New Brunswick, NJ
- Residency
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General Surgery Intern; General Surgery Resident; Urology Resident
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA - Chief resident, urology Temple University Hospital and Fox Chase Cancer Center
- Fellowship
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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH