New surgical techniques for the treatment of prolapse, surgical and medical treatment of incontinence

Consultant Gynaecologist, Heart of England NHS Trust
Consultant Gynaecologist, Robert Peel Hospital Tamworth & Samuel Johnson Hospital Lichfield
Consultant Gynaecologist, Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
International Urogynaecology Association
British Society for Urogynaecology
International Continence Society

Mr Constantine has worked at Good Hope and Little Aston for the last 18 years and also see patients in Tamworth and Lichfield. He is happy to see patients with a wide range of gynaecological problems and has the experience and expertise to perform ultrasound scans in the clinic so that a rapid diagnosis and plan of action can be made. Whilst Mr Constantine has wide experience, his special interests include treatment of troublesome periods and particularly women with bladder problems, incontinence and prolapse. Mr Constantine has seen many women with these embarrassing problems and it is rewarding to be able to offer investigations and appropriate treatment which can make a real difference to a woman's lifestyle.

Surgery is not always appropriate but he has been instrumental in introducing new techniques, particularly the TVT/TOT (tension free vaginal tape) approach to treating stress incontinence and more advanced procedures to treat prolapse. The TVT involves an overnight stay and quick recovery with results that compare favourably with more complex operations. He has performed over 2000 of these and the audited results are available on his website. Mr Constantine has presented these results at international meetings and has trained many other consultants in these techniques.

Since 2005 Mr Constantine has been travelling to Kamuli in Uganda twice a year to operate on women with obstetric fistulae. This has been a very different, rewarding and challenging experience and one which he hopes to continue into the future

Mr Constantine is married to Angela and has 2 daughters both of whom are now in their 20s. They both attend and are active in Four Oaks Methodist Church and have also developed an interest in ballroom dancing.

Outside work Mr Constantine is a keen private pilot and own a half share in a light aeroplane. Using this he has been able to tour around the UK, Channel Islands and Europe which he finds challenging but also relaxing as flying demands total concentration and takes his mind off work.

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