Physicians

Director, Fellowship Program

Departments / Divisions

• Obstetrics/Gynecology / Urogynecology
• Surgery / Urology

Address
5324 McFarland Drive, Suite 310
Durham, NC 27707

2406 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27607

Appointment Telephone
919-684-2471

Office Telephone
919-401-1000

Fax Telephone
919-401-1033

Training

• MD, University of Tennessee College of Medicine, 1991

Residency

• OB/GYN, University of Texas Medical Center, Houston, 1995

Fellowship

• Female Urology, University of Texas Medical Center, Houston, 1996

Clinical Interests
Surgical treatment of urinary incontinence; mid-urethral slings; InterStim therapy; posterior tibial nerve therapy; minimally invasive surgery for pelvic-organ prolapse (robotic and vaginal procedures); pelvic reconstructive procedures; voiding dysfunction/ neurogenic bladder

Research Interests
- Application of nerve stimulation (Interstim therapy) for control of continence
- Evalaution of botox therapy for urinary urge incontinence
- Evaluation and treatment for nocturnal voiding
- Application of nerve stimulation for control of continence and enable proper voiding in individuals with Spinal cord injuries
- Application of nerve stimulation for urinary retention
- Minimally invasive prolapse surgery using graft material for enhancing pelvic organ prolapse repairs
-Treatment for stress urinary incontinence with minimally invasive techniques

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This physician (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• American Medical Systems
• Life Tech, Inc

Representative Publications
Horvath EE, Yoo PB, Amundsen CL, Webster GD, Grill WM. Conditional and continuous electrical stimulation increase cystometric capacity in persons with spinal cord injury. Neurourol Urodyn. 2010 Mar;29(3):401-7. (2010) Abstract

Krystal AD, Preud'homme XA, Amundsen CL, Webster GD. Detrusor overactivity persisting at night and preceding nocturia in patients with overactive bladder syndrome: a nocturnal cystometrogram and polysomnogram study. J Urol. 2010 Aug;184(2):623-8. (2010) Abstract

Siddiqui NY, Amundsen CL, Corey EG, Wu JM. Lead migration after sacral neuromodulation: surgical revision in fascial versus tined anchoring systems. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2010 Oct 6. (2010) Abstract

Siddiqui NY, Wu JM, Amundsen CL. Efficacy and adverse events of sacral nerve stimulation for overactive bladder: A systematic review. Neurourol Urodyn. 2010;29 Suppl 1:S18-23. (2010) Abstract

Yoo PB, Horvath EE, Amundsen CL, Webster GD, Grill WM. Multiple Pudendal Sensory Pathways Reflexly Modulate Bladder and Urethral Activity in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury. J Urol. 2010 Dec 18. (2010) Abstract

Flynn MK, Amundsen CL, Perevich M, Liu F, Webster GD. Outcome of a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of botulinum A toxin for refractory overactive bladder. J Urol. 2009 Jun;181(6):2608-15. (2009) Abstract

Siddiqui NY, Amundsen CL, Visco AG, Myers ER, Wu JM. Cost-effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation versus intravesical botulinum A toxin for treatment of refractory urge incontinence. J Urol. 2009 Dec;182(6):2799-804. (2009) Abstract

South MM, Wu JM, Webster GD, Weidner AC, Roelands JJ, Amundsen CL. Early vs late midline sling lysis results in greater improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 May;200(5):564.e1-5. (2009) Abstract

Wu JM, Siddiqui NY, Amundsen CL, Myers ER, Havrilesky LJ, Visco AG. Cost-effectiveness of botulinum toxin a versus anticholinergic medications for idiopathic urge incontinence. J Urol. 2009 May;181(5):2181-6. (2009) Abstract

Yoo PB, Horvath EE, Amundsen CL, Webster GD, Grill WM. Intraurethral activation of excitatory bladder reflexes in persons with spinal cord injury. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2009;2009:6781-4. (2009) Abstract

Goldman HB, Amundsen CL, Mangel J, Grill J, Bennett M, Gustafson KJ, Grill WM. Dorsal genital nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms. Neurourol Urodyn. 2008;27(6):499-503. (2008) Abstract

Amundsen CL, Parsons M, Tissot B, Cardozo L, Diokno A, Coats AC. Bladder diary measurements in asymptomatic females: Functional bladder capacity, frequency, and 24-hr volume. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007 Feb 21. (2007) Abstract

Borawski KM, Foster RT, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. Predicting implantation with a neuromodulator using two different test stimulation techniques: A prospective randomized study in urge incontinent women. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(1):14-8. (2007) Abstract

Cundiff GW, Amundsen CL, Bent AE, Coates KW, Schaffer JI, Strohbehn K, Handa VL. The PESSRI study: symptom relief outcomes of a randomized crossover trial of the ring and Gellhorn pessaries. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Apr;196(4):405.e1-8. (2007) Abstract

Dylewski DA, Jamison MG, Borawski KM, Sherman ND, Amundsen CL, Webster GD. A statistical comparison of pad numbers versus pad weights in the quantification of urinary incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(1):3-7. (2007) Abstract

Foster RT Sr, Anoia EJ, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. In patients undergoing neuromodulation for intractable urge incontinence a reduction in 24-hr pad weight after the initial test stimulation best predicts long-term patient satisfaction. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(2):213-7. (2007) Abstract

Foster RT Sr, Barber MD, Parasio MF, Walters MD, Weidner AC, Amundsen CL. A prospective assessment of overactive bladder symptoms in a cohort of elderly women who underwent transvaginal surgery for advanced pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jul;197(1):82.e1-4. (2007) Abstract

Foster RT Sr, Borawski KM, South MM, Weidner AC, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. A randomized, controlled trial evaluating 2 techniques of postoperative bladder testing after transvaginal surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec;197(6):627.e1-4. (2007) Abstract

Foster RT, Amundsen CL, Webster GD. The utility of magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis and surgical planning before transvaginal periurethral diverticulectomy in women. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Mar;18(3):315-319. (2007) Abstract

Goldman HB, Amundsen CL, Mangel J, Grill J, Bennett M, Gustafson KJ, Grill WM. Dorsal genital nerve stimulation for the treatment of overactive bladder symptoms. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007 Dec 18. (2007) Abstract

Jamison MG, Weidner AC, Romero AA, Amundsen CL. Lack of psychological resilience: an important correlate for urinary incontinence. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Mar 9. (2007) Abstract

Lemack G, Amundsen CL, Griebling T, Badlani G, Peters K. Highlights from the Society of Urodynamics and Female Urology and International Society of Pelvic Neuromodulation Annual Meeeting. J Urol 2007 177 (2): 691-5.
(2007)

Parsons M, Amundsen CL, Cardozo L, Vella M, Webster GD, Coats AC. Bladder diary patterns in detrusor overactivity and urodynamic stress incontinence. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007 Mar 2. (2007) Abstract

Parsons M, Tissot W, Cardozo L, Diokno A, Amundsen CL, Coats AC. Normative bladder diary measurements: Night versus day. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007 Mar 2. (2007) Abstract

Sherman ND, Amundsen CL. Current and future techniques of neuromodulation for bladder dysfunction. Curr Urol Rep. 2007 Nov;8(6):448-54. (2007) Abstract

South M, Amundsen CL. Pelvic organ prolapse: a review of the current literature. Minerva Ginecol. 2007 Dec;59(6):601-12. (2007) Abstract

South MM, Foster RT, Webster GD, Weidner AC, Amundsen CL. Surgical excision of eroded mesh after prior abdominal sacrocolpopexy. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Dec;197(6):615.e1-5. (2007) Abstract

South MM, Romero AA, Jamison MG, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. Detrusor overactivity does not predict outcome of sacral neuromodulation test stimulation. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Mar 16. (2007) Abstract

Yoo PB, Klein SM, Grafstein NH, Horvath EE, Amundsen CL, Webster GD, Grill WM. Pudendal nerve stimulation evokes reflex bladder contractions in persons with chronic spinal cord injury. Neurourol Urodyn. 2007;26(7):1020-3. (2007) Abstract

Anger JT, Amundsen CL, Webster GD. Obstruction after Burch colposuspension: a return to retropubic urethrolysis. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Sep;17(5):455-9. (2006) Abstract

Barber MD, Amundsen CL, Paraiso MF, Weidner AC, Romero A, Walters MD. Quality of life after surgery for genital prolapse in elderly women: obliterative and reconstructive surgery. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2006 Nov 17. (2006) Abstract

Amundsen CL, Romero AA, Jamison MG, Webster GD. Sacral neuromodulation for intractable urge incontinence: are there factors associated with cure? Urology. 2005 Oct;66(4):746-50. (2005) Abstract

Drake NL, Flynn MK, Romero AA, Weidner AC, Amundsen CL. Nocturnal polyuria in women with overactive bladder symptoms and nocturia. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 May;192(5):1682-6. (2005) Abstract

Sherman ND, Jamison MG, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. Sacral neuromodulation for the treatment of refractory urinary urge incontinence after stress incontinence surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Dec;193(6):2083-7. (2005) Abstract

Flynn MK, Amundsen CL. Delayed presentation and successful repair of a recurrent vesicovaginal fistula after hysterectomy and primary abdominal repair. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2004 Jan-Feb;15(1):53-5. (2004) Abstract

Flynn MK, Webster GD, Amundsen CL. The effect of botulinum-A toxin on patients with severe urge urinary incontinence. J Urol. 2004 Dec;172(6 Pt 1):2316-20. (2004) Abstract

Amundsen CL, Flynn BJ, Webster GD. Anatomical correction of vaginal vault prolapse by uterosacral ligament fixation in women who also require a pubovaginal sling. J Urol. 2003 May;169(5):1770-4. (2003) Abstract

Amundsen CL, Webster GD. Sacral neuromodulation in an older, urge-incontinent population. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2002 Dec;187(6):1462-5; discussion 1465. (2002) Abstract