International Continence Society

I have graduated from Ain-shams University in Cairo and was warded the MB B Ch degree with Honours. I have completed my postgraduate training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in North east of England & West of Scotland and have been awarded the "Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training" (CCST) by the Royal college of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists(RCOG). I have also successfully completed a Subspecialty Training Program in Urogynaecology & Pelvic Floor Reconstruction in Glasgow and have been accredited as a "Subspecialist Urogynaecologist".

During my senior training I have developed an interest in both clinical & academic Urogynaecology. I have designed a program of evaluate research in urogynaecology with emphasis on health services research. The main thrust of these discrete but interlinked projects has been evaluation of transobturator tension free vaginal tapes in treatment of female urodynamic stress and the evaluation of various mesh repair devices in management of female pelvic organ prolapse.

I am the founder and currently the elected secretary of the Scottish Pelvic Network (SPFN); a "multi-disciplinary group" with 140 members; urogynaecologists, urologists, Colorectal, physiotherapists and continence specialist nurses who practice in Scotland UK. The group reviews implementation of evidence based guidelines and protocols in Scotland and discusses management of complex clinical cases. One of the aims is to promote and collaborate on a credible urogynaecology research program; theoutcome of which is now published in speciality high-impact peer reviewed journals.

I am a Peer Reviewer in a number of reputable medical journals: "BJOG" (RCOG Official Journal)/ "The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Journal" (RCOG Official Journal)/ "Neurology and Urodynamics" (the ICS- International Continence Society Official Journal)/ "International Journal Of Surgery" and I have been invited to a deliver many lectures in Urogynaecology worldwide.

I am a member of the education committee in International Urogynaecology Association and guidelines committee in British Society of Urogyneacologists.

Selected Peer Reviewed Publications

1. Abdel-fattah M, Agur W, Guerrero K, Abdel-Al M, Allam M, Mackintosh A, Mostafa A, Yousef M. A Prospective Multicentre Study of Adjustable Single-Incision Mini-Sling (Ajust®) in Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: 1-Year Follow-Up Study. BJUI 2011; In Press.

2. Abdel-fattah M, Mostafa A, Hasafa Z. Correlation Of Three Validated Questionnaires For Assessment Of Outcomes Following Surgical Treatment Of Stress Urinary Incontinence In Women. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2011; In Press.

3. Ford J, Madhuravata P, Abdel-fattah M. Voiding Dysfunction Following Sub-urethral Tapes. The Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology 2011, In Press for July.

4. Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay I, Young D, Mostafa A. Evaluation Of Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tapes In Management Of Mixed Urinary Incontinence In Women. AJOG 2011; doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.03.018 (Available online 16 March 2011)

5. Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay I, Pringle S, Hardwick C, Ali H, Young D, Mostafa A. Evaluation Of Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tapes In Management Of Women With Recurrent Stress Urinary Incontinence. Urology 2011; doi:10.1016/j.urology.2011.01.016 (Available online 17 March 2011)

6. Abdel-fattah M, Familusi A, Ayansina D, Ramsay I, Mostafa A. Pre-Operative Determinants for Failure of Transobturator Tapes in the Management of Female Urodynamic Stress Incontinence. International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2010; 110 (1): 18-22

7. Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay I, Pringle S, Hardwick C, Ali H, Young D, Mostafa A. Randomised Prospective Single- Blinded Study Comparing “Inside-Out” Vs “Outside –In” Transobturator Tapes in Management of Urodynamic Stress Incontinence; One year outcomes from the E-TOT study. BJOG 2010 Jun;117(7):870-8

8. Stark D, Dall P, Abdel-Fattah M, Hagen S. Feasibility, inter- and intra-rater reliability of physiotherapists measuring prolapse using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification system. Int J Urognecol 2010 Jun; 21 (6): 651-656.

9. Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay I, Pringle S, Hardwick C, Tierney J, and Ali H. Evaluation of transobturator tapes (E-TOT) study: randomised prospective single-blinded study comparing inside-out vs. outside-in transobturator tapes in management of urodynamic stress incontinence: Short term outcomes. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2010; 149: 106-111

10. Neill, C, Abdel-fattah M, Ramsay IN. Sexual function and vaginal surgery. The Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 2009;11:193-198

11. M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Multi-centre retrospective study of the Minimally Invasive Mesh Repair Kits: Peri operative complications, and short-term outcome. BJOG 2008; 115 (1): 22-30

12. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson, C Hardwick, H Ali, J Tierney, D Young. The success, the safety and the sexual impact of Transobturator Sub-Urethral Tapes In The Management of Urinary Incontinence. Obstetrical and Gynaecological Survey 2008; 63 (4): 219-220

13. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay. A Simple Visual Analogue Scale to assess the Quality of Life in women with Urinary Incontinence. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology & Reproductive Biology 2007; 133(1): 86-89

14. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson, C Hardwick, H Ali, J Tierney, D Young. The success, the safety and the sexual impact of Transobturator Sub-Urethral Tapes In The Management of Urinary Incontinence. Gynaecological Surgery 2007; 4 (4): 267-273

15. M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Is the Transobturator approach for suburethral slings the way forward in the surgical treatment of USI. International Journal of Surgery 2007; 5(1): 3-10

16. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah. External Iliac artery injury during TVT™ – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol 2007; 18(9): 1105-1108

17. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah, Ramsay I. Transobturator tape as a day surgery procedure. International Journal of Surgery 2007; 5: 152-154

18. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah, J Tierney. Perineal cellulitis and persistent vaginal erosion following Transobturator Tape (Obtape®) – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol 2007; 18(2): 219-21.

19. M Abdel-Fattah, I Ramsay, S Pringle. Lower Urinary Tract Injuries associated with the Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tape: A Large Retrospective Study. BJOG 2006; 113(12): 1377-1381.

20. M Abdel-Fattah, K Sivanesan, I Ramsay, S Pringle, S Bjornsson. How Common Are Tape Erosions? A Comparison of Two Versions of the Transobturator Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure. BJU 2006; 98: 594-598

21. K Sivanesan, M Abdel-Fattah. External Iliac artery injury during TVT™ – A case report and review of the literature. Int J Urognecol 2007; 18(9): 1105-1108

22. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington. The Accuracy of Bardscan™: A New Diagnostic Tool for the Measurement of the Bladder Volume. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2005; 25 (2): 186-188.

23. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, Youssef M, A Mostafa. CME Review Article: Effect of Total Abdominal Hysterectomy on Pelvic Floor Function. Obstetrical and Gynaecological SURVEY 2004; 59 (4): 299-304

24. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, M Youssef. The Standard 1-hour Pad Test: Does It Have Any Value in Clinical Practice? European Urology 2004; 46 (3): 377-380

25. M Abdel-Fattah, JW Barrington, AS Arunkalaivanan. Pelvicol™ Pubo- vaginal Sling Vs Tension-free Vaginal Tape for treatment of Urodynamic Stress Incontinence - A Prospective Randomised Three Year Follow-up Study. European Urology 2004; 46: 629 -635