Looking to learn more about pelvic floor or urogynecology procedures? Click “See Procedures” below. If you’re interested in speaking with a private surgeon, click “See Surgeons” for a list of accredited pelvic floor and urogynecology surgeons in Canada. You can explore their profiles and reach out directly.
As a family doctor in the public system, I believe transparency is a form of care. I created Surgency to help my patients struggling on long waitlists who wanted clear options for timely medical attention.
Surgency is a free resource designed to empower and educate—helping you understand private pathways and find accredited surgeons within Canada. I hope Surgency brings you clarity.
Dr. Sean Haffey
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Learn more about pelvic floor and urogynecology procedures by clicking into our procedure guides below. Each guide explains the condition being treated, the procedure options, cost considerations, recovery timelines, how to evaluate surgeons, and the most important risks to review before moving forward.
People often travel out-of-province for private pelvic floor surgery because many urogynecology procedures are considered "medically necessary" (e.g., prolapse repairs, medically indicated incontinence surgery) and therefore fall under provincial insurance rules that don't allow private billing in-province.
If a procedure is insured, you typically can’t just pay locally for faster care—so patients look to out-of-province options where a surgeon/clinic can legally see them privately.
Procedures and care that are often not medically necessary (and therefore more likely to be accessible locally without out-of-province travel) include non-surgical management like pelvic floor physio, pessary care, and some elective/non-insured clinic-based assessments and treatments for mild symptoms or quality-of-life goals (availability varies by province and clinic).
For a fuller explanation of why “private” often equals “travel,” see How Does Private Surgery Work in Canada.
The cost of waiting
Pelvic floor symptoms can be relentless. Waiting for prolapse or incontinence care can mean ongoing leakage, discomfort, recurrent infections, sleep disruption, activity limitations, and shrinking confidence—often with a daily “mental load” of managing symptoms.
Function, dignity, and day-to-day life
Many patients choose private care because they want to get back to living normally—exercising, working, traveling, and parenting without planning everything around bathrooms, pads, or fear of symptoms.
A safer alternative to going abroad
Pelvic floor procedures benefit from reliable follow-up. Staying in Canada can provide a regulated environment and easier access to your surgical team during recovery, including support for pain control, urinary issues, or wound concerns if they arise.
Your resource for care
Surgency is a directory and educational resource, not a clinic. We help you compare accredited surgeons, clarify pricing, and verify qualifications so you can proceed with confidence.
Pelvic floor concerns are common—affecting 40-50% of women. 1 in 5 of women who experience pelvic floor issues will undergo surgery. These procedures can restore comfort, confidence, and day-to-day function, but they require careful tailoring to your anatomy and goals. We recommend looking beyond your region to compare experienced urogynecology surgeons across Canada. Going private means choice. Talk with multiple surgeons and choose someone who specializes in prolapse and incontinence care, explains the full set of options (including non-surgical), and treats your concerns with clarity and respect.
When accessing private care, patients can expect a rigorous standard of safety and professionalism comparable to top Canadian public institutions.
Pelvic floor procedures require meticulous technique and strong infection-prevention and anesthesia standards. Because these surgeries can affect bladder/bowel function and pelvic support, clinics focus on careful screening and standardized peri-operative protocols.
Expect a functional, goals-based evaluation: what symptoms you have (leakage, urgency, prolapse, pressure), what you’ve tried already, and what “success” means to you. Good urogynecology care is conservative-first when appropriate, and surgical only when benefits clearly outweigh tradeoffs. If surgery is planned, you should receive a clear explanation of the repair type and what it can and cannot fix.
Patients can expect discussion of non-surgical options (pelvic floor physio, pessary), potential testing (when indicated), and a thorough walkthrough of risks like urinary retention, recurrence, pain with sex, and recovery constraints (especially lifting restrictions).
Private care is typically more predictable: defined consult timelines, clear pre-op requirements, and a structured recovery plan—so you can plan time off, caregiving coverage, and a gradual return to activity with less uncertainty.
