Mission
The Michigan Bowel Control Program (MBCP) is a multidisciplinary consultation service dedicated to the treatment of patients and families affected by pelvic floor dysfunction and defecation disorders. Participating departments include Colorectal Surgery, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Nursing, and Physical Therapy. Their collaborative efforts facilitate dynamic and innovative approaches to improve patient care. The MBCP offers a range of services from integrated initial diagnostic evaluation, to recommendations for treatment, to coordination of appropriate medical, behavioral, or surgical therapy. The MBCP staff ensures patient access to educational materials and experienced professionals to better understand medical issues and possible treatment options. Multidisciplinary expertise allows for the seamless integration of services. The ability to perform and synthesize research offers patients the newest approaches to medical treatment and surgical intervention. Research driven outcome data allow for continuous quality improvement in providing comprehensive care. Above all, we endeavor to improve quality of life by improving bowel control in a currently underserved population.

Vision
The MBCP strives to become the leading multidisciplinary pelvic floor disorder program in the nation through integrated consultative services, provision of care, and ongoing patient-centered outcomes research.

The multidisciplinary team is made up of gastroenterologists, urogynecologists, colorectal surgeons, radiologists, psychiatrists, physical therapists, nurses, and nutritionists who offer collaborative comprehensive care for patients with these difficult problems. A multidisciplinary approach is especially helpful for these conditions when complicated by previous surgical intervention or pelvic floor trauma.

Our expert team strives to increase understanding of the physiology of conditions, implement new therapies and technologies where indicated, and improve treatment results for patients through ongoing clinical trials and basic science research.

The Michigan Bowel Control Program offers:

• Diagnostic testing completed quickly, with coordinated appointments to maximize convenience for the patient
• Expertise in endoscopic procedures provided by gastroenterology physicians and colorectal surgeons
• Specialized pelvic floor nerve and muscle testing in the GI Physiology Laboratory
• UMHS surgeons with extensive operative experience in colorectal and urogynecological interventions
• A comprehensive pelvic floor muscle strengthening and biofeedback program provided by physical therapists with clinic locations close to your home
• Rapid reports to the patient’s primary care or referring physician