MRMC Surgeon Featured in National Publication
Moberly, MO – March 16, 2018 – Dr. Craig McCoy, OB/GYN and Urogynecologist was recently featured in OBG Management, a national publication for his surgical work on laparoscopic management of chronic pelvic pain.
OBG Management is a national publication for OB/GYN surgeons offering information on new and existing procedures, treatments and surgical techniques in that specialty.
The particular case featured in the article and a surgical video of the procedure for other surgeons to view was a female experiencing chronic pelvic pain due to pelvic adhesions. Her uterus also was attached to mesh on her abdominal wall from a previous surgical procedure.
Dr. McCoy used a new surgical technique which utilizes an extremely small radius of cold helium plasma combined with RF energy to ablate areas of the body with limited unintended tissue harm.
Dr. McCoy is a native of Central Missouri, born and raised in Slater, Missouri. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Urogynecology, and has been in practice since 1996. Dr. McCoy provides the full spectrum of obstetrics and gynecologic care.
Dr. McCoy is a skilled pelvic surgeon, and has achieved status as a Physician Proctor for the DaVinci Surgical System. This title indicates he is highly experienced and qualified to teach other physicians how to utilize this innovative technology for gynecologic procedures, such as minimally invasive hysterectomy.
In addition to OB/GYN, Dr. McCoy is board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. He is an expert in both surgical and nonsurgical management of female bladder control problems and pelvic support issues (pelvic prolapse). He serves as a consultant and enjoys training other physicians across the country on minimally invasive treatments for incontinence and pelvic prolapse. Dr. McCoy is actively involved in the advancement of women's health through research, and has participated in randomized controlled studies of incontinence treatments.
Dr. McCoy is a member of the medical staff at Moberly Regional Medical Center. He sees patients in Moberly and in Macon at Moberly Specialty Group. To make an appointment with Dr. McCoy, call (660) 269-8752.
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