Department of Reproductive Medicine

Emily Lukacz

Emily Lukacz, M.D., M.A.S. Associate Professor of Clinical Reproductive Medicine Patient Appointments: (858) 657-8737 Administrative Office: (858) 657-8435

Education

• 2001 - 2005 University of California San Diego, Masters in Advanced Studies - Clinical Research. Completion date December 2005.
• 2001 - 2003 University of California San Diego, Clinical Research Enhancement Through Supplemental Training. Certificate of completion January 2003.
• 2000 - 2003 Fellow in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery.
• University of California San Diego, Department of Reproductive Medicine.
• 1996 - 2000 University of California San Diego, Department of Reproductive Medicine Residency Training Program.
• 1992 - 1996 University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
• M.D. June 1996.
• 1988 - 1992 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
• BA in Natural Sciences: Behavioral Biology.

Academic Positions

• 2008 - present Associate Professor of Clinical Reproductive Medicine. University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 - 2008 Assistant Professor of Clinical Reproductive Medicine. University of California, San Diego.
• 2004 - 2005 Staff physician, Department of Urology, US Naval Medical Center, San Diego.
• 2000 - 2005 Clinical Instructor, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California, San Diego.

Committees & Contributions

• 2008 - present AUGS Foundation Grant Review Committee member
• 2008 - Invited participant in the International Urogynecology Association sponsored: Sexual Dysfunction in Women Roundtable: June 6-8, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• 2008 – present National Center of Leadership in Academic Medicine (NCLAM) Graduate Advisory Board member
• 2008 – present Director of research for UCSD Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship program
• 2007 Presider, UCSD undergraduate Independent Study Program Research Presentations, May 19, 2007
• 2006 - present Academic Senate Assembly Representative - Alternate, University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 - present Patient Care & Peer Review Committee, University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 - present Member, Clinical Investigation Institute, University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 - present Director, Resident Research Program, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 - present Editor, FIRST Consult, an evidence-based clinical information tool for primary health care provider, part of the MD Consult Clinical Knowledge System.
• 2005 - present Editorial Reviewer, Journal of Urology
• 2004 - present Editorial Reviewer, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• 2004 - present Editorial Reviewer, International Urogynecology Journal.
• 2004 - present Monthly Reproductive Medicine Residency Program mentor -University of California, San Diego. Faculty advisor and coordinator of monthly resident gynecology chapter review program
• 2003 - present Human Research Protections Program - Institutional Review Board, University of California San Diego. Monthly review and critique of research protocols for adequacy of human protection and scientific merit.
• 2003 - present Education Improvement Committee, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego. Monthly review of resident education policies and procedures to improve OB/GYN resident learning experience.
• 2003 - present Multidisciplinary colon and rectal conference. Development and coordination of a bimonthly colorectal conference including members from Radiology, Colon & rectal surgery, Gastroenterology and Urogynecology.
• 2004 - 2005 Monthly Reproductive Medicine Residency Program mentor -University of California, San Diego. Faculty advisor and coordinator of monthly resident journal club.
• 2003 - 2004 Interdisciplinary Practice Committee, University of California San Diego. Monthly review of hospital privilege applications.
• 1999 - 2000 Education Improvement Committee, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego.

Mentorship Roles

• 2007 – 2008 Faculty research mentor and supervisor for Diosdado A. Baja Jr., University of California San Diego undergraduate student.
• 2006 – 2008 Faculty research advisor to Reproductive Medicine resident Erin Barcarse, MD – “Mode of Delivery Evaluation: A pilot study investigating short term neonatal outcomes following intended vaginal delivery vs. intended cesarean section.”
• 2006 - present Faculty research advisor to female pelvic medicine fellow Emily Whitcomb, MD - "Prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction in the obese population.
• 2006 - present Volunteer Mentor to high school student Jasmine Sifuentes,- University of California San Diego Preuss School.
• 2005 - present Faculty research advisor to Reproductive Medicine resident Genna McIlwain-Dunnivan, MD - "A prospective evaluation of the impact of an obstetrical laceration education program on resident training".
• 2004 - present Faculty mentor to Reproductive Medicine resident Genna McIlwain-Dunnivan, MD.
• 2004 - 2005 Independent study program advisor to undergraduate student Leah Merin - "Female Pelvic Floor Disorder Education Program: A Pilot Study for a Community Intervention Trial in Geriatric Women."
• 2004 - 2005 Faculty research advisor to Reproductive Medicine resident Marcus Rosencrantz, MD - "Correlates of urethral mobility and pelvic organ prolapse quantification system."
• 2003 - 2004 Faculty research advisor to Reproductive Medicine resident Christin Richardson, MD - "The long term efficacy of pessary use for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence."
• 2000 - 2003 Faculty mentor to Reproductive Medicine residents: Amy Milliken, MD and Michael Erickson, MD
• 2000 - 2003 Independent study program Co-advisor to medical student Tracie Davis - "The tension free vaginal tape system (TVT) in the long-term stabilization of the posterior urethra in treating female stress urinary incontinence."

Honors and Awards

• 2008 Acceptance to Mid-Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar. December 6-9, 2008. Scottsdale, AZ.
• 2006 National Center of Leadership in Academic Medicine. Participant in the professional development program for junior faculty, University of California, San Diego.
• 2005 Clinical Science Prize Paper Award. The Effect of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: An Epidemiologic Study. Presented at the Annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Atlanta, GA, Sept 2005. 2005 James H. Price Teaching Award, UCSD Department of Reproductive Medicine.
• 2005 CREOG National Faculty Award, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
• 1999 Administrative Chief Resident: UCSD Department of Reproductive Medicine.
• 1996 Cum Laude: University of Michigan.
• Vice President, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society: University of Michigan.
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Junior Year: University of Michigan.
• Phi Beta Kappa: Johns Hopkins University.
• 1992 General Honors and Departmental Honors: Johns Hopkins University.
• Psi Chi National Honor Society: Johns Hopkins University.

Certification

• Fellow - American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology - 2005
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology License Exam, Part I, June 2000 - Pass.
• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Oral Exam, Part II, November 2004 - Pass.
• United States Medical Licensing Examinations
• Step I - June 1994 - Pass. Score = 244 (94)
• Step II - August 1995 - Pass. Score = 238 (90)
• Step III - May 1997 - Pass. Score 228 (90)

Research Experience

Active Grants

• Title: A Pilot Study of the Short-Term Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes After Vaginal vs. Cesarean Delivery
  Funding source: UCSD Academic Senate Grant.
  Role: Principal investigator
  Dates2007 - present

• Title: Interstitial Cystitis Collaborative Research Network (ICCRN).
  Trial #1 - A Randomized Multicenter Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Amitriptyline for the Treatment of Painful Bladder Syndrome (PBS) in Newly Diagnosed Patients
  Trial #2 - A Randomized Multicenter Clinical Trial Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of CellCept in the treatment of severe refractory interstitial cystitis.
  Trial #3 - A Single-Blinded Randomized Multi-Center Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Durability of Myofascial Tissue Manipulation in Women with Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS).
  Funding source: NIDDK grant # 5 U01 DK065214. Parent site - Loyola University.
  Role: Local Principal Investigator
  Dates: 2006 -2008

• Title: Pelvic Floor Disorders Network (PFDN) Principal Investigator : Charles W. Nager
  Funding source: NIH/NIDDK 1 U10 HD54214-01
  Role: Co-investigator
  Dates:: 2006 - 2011

• Title: Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network. Principal investigator: Michael Albo, M.D.
  Funding source: NIH/NIDDK: 5U01DK060401-02
  Role: Co-investigator
  Dates: 2001 - 2011
  

Completed Grants

• Title: Study of a formal education program on obstetrical surgical skills and mastery of laceration repairs.
  Funding source: UCSD Department of Reproductive Medicine
  Role: Principal investigator
  Dates: 2005 - 2007

• Title: Population Study of Pregnancy and Pelvic Floor Disorders: epidemiology of pelvic floor disorders: the prevalence and effects of vaginal delivery on pelvic floor function. Principal investigator: Karl M. Luber, M.D
  Funding source: NIH/NICHD: 1 R01 HD41113-01
  Role: Co-investigator
  Dates: 2002 - 2005
  

• Title: Female Pelvic Floor Disorder Education Program: A Pilot Study for a Community Intervention Trial in Geriatric Women
  Funding source: None
  Role: Principal investigator
  Dates: 2004 - 2005

• Title: Identifying Bladder Origin Pelvic Pain/Interstitial Cystitis in Gynecologic Patients and Their Treatment with Pentosan Polysulfate vs. Placebo. Principal investigator: Charles W. Nager, M.D.
  Funding source: Pfizer
  Role: Co-investigator
  Dates: 2002 - 2004

• Title: Women's Pelvic Medicine Center Database: Patterns of Care, Outcomes and Prognostic Analysis. Principal investigator: Charles W. Nager, M.D.
  Funding source: None
  Role: Co-investigator
  Dates: 2002 - 2007

• Title: The efficacy of pessary use for the treatment of genuine stress urinary incontinence
  Funding source: Kaiser Permanente – San Diego.
  Role: Principal investigator
  Dates: 2002 - 2004

• Title: The tension free vaginal tape system (TVT) in the long-term stabilization of the posterior urethra in treating female stress urinary incontinence
  Funding source: UCSD Academic Geriatrics Research Program
  Role: Principal investigator
  Dates: 2000 - 2003

• Title: Ovarian response to rhFSH in normal women and women with PCOS
  Funding source: NIH R. J. Chang, M.D
  Role: Resident research project
  Dates: 1997 - 1999
  

Presentations

Invited presentations

2009 Lukacz ES. Epidemiology and Prevention of Pelvic Floor Disorders. Presented at the 2nd annual UCSD Urology postgraduate course. February 20, 2009.
2009 Lukacz ES. Kegels, Anticholinergics and Beyone. Presented at the 2nd annual UCSD Urology postgraduate course. February 20, 2009.
2009 Lukacz ES. Robotic Sacrocolpopexy. Presented at the 2nd annual UCSD Urology postgraduate course. February 20, 2009.

2008 Lukacz ES. Robotics in Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery: Incorporating da Vinci into your surgical tool box. Presented at the 7th Annual Female Urology and Urogynecology Symposium (FUUS), Henderson, NV. March, 2008.
2007 Lukacz ES. Debate: Should every patient have a Cesarean section? 62nd Annual Ob-Gyn Assembly of Southern California, March 30, 2007.
2005 Lukacz ES. Pelvic Floor Disorders: Can they be prevented. Ob Gyn Grand Rounds University of California, San Diego Medical Center. December 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES. Pelvic Floor Disorders: Can they be prevented. Ob Gyn Grand Rounds Loma Linda University Medical Center. November 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES. Preserving the Perineum: Strategies for preventing female pelvic floor dysfunction. Presented at the University of San Diego - Department of Reproductive Medicine, Annual Perinatal Symposium.
2003 Lukacz ES. Chronic Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis and Treatment. Presented at the UCSD Dept. Reproductive Medicine Grand Rounds, San Diego, CA. March, 2003.
2002 Lukacz ES. Pelvic Pain. Presented at the “Current trends in Men’s and Women’s health” conference, San Diego, CA . November, 2002.

Abstract presentations

2008 Lukacz ES, Whitcomb E, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Daytime Urinary Voiding Frequency & Nocturia in Community Dwelling Women. Poster presentation at the International Continence Society Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, Oct 2008.
2008 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother of pelvic floor disorders in obese women. Poster presentation at the International Continence Society Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, Oct 2008.
2008 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Baja DA, Menefee SA, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother of pelvic floor disorders in obese women seeking medical weight reduction compared to community-dwelling women. Poster presentation at the annual International Continence Society Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, Oct 2008.
2008 Lukacz ES, Whitcomb E, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Epidemiology of nocturia and night-time urinary frequency in women: What is normal? Oral presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2008 Lukacz ES, Whitcomb E, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Epidemiology of daytime urinary frequency in community-dwelling women. Oral presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2008 Lukacz ES, Nager CW. Initial experience incorporating robotic-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy surgery into a urogynecology training program. Poster presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2008 Brubaker L, Stoddard A, Richter E, Zimmern P, Moalli P, Krauss S, Norton P, Lukacz E, Sirls L, Johnson H, Nyberg L. Mixed Incontinence: Comparing definitions in women having stress incontinence surgery. Poster presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2008 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother of pelvic floor disorders in obese women. Oral presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2008 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Baja DA, Menefee SA, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother of pelvic floor disorders in obese women seeking medical wight reduction compared to community-dwelling women. Poster presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, Sept 2008.
2007 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence of Defecatory Dysfunction in Women With and Without Pelvic Floor Disorders. Poster presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Hollywood FL, Sept 2007.
2007 M. Y. Morrill, E. S. Lukacz, K. M. Luber. Long term follow-up of anal sphincter
repair with synthetic absorbable vs. chromic catgut. Poster presentation at the
annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Hollywood FL, Sept 2007
2007 L.L. Subak, L. Brubaker, T. Chai, J. Creasman, A. Diokno, P. S. Goode, S. Krauss,
J.W. Kusek, W. Leng, E.S. Lukacz, S. Tennstedt, for the Urinary Incontinence
Treatment Network. High “costs” of urinary incontinence among women electing
surgery to treat stress incontinence. Oral presentation at the annual American
Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Hollywood FL, Sept 2007.
2007 Whitcomb EW, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence of Defecatory Dysfunction in Women With and Without Pelvic Floor Disorders. Oral poster presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Rotterdam. August 2007.
2006 McIlwain G, Hull AD, Lukacz ES. Pilot Study of an Educational Model of Advanced Obstetric Laceration Repair". Oral podium presentation at CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, March, 2007.
2006 Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Incontinence among 25 to 84 Year Old Women. [abstract] Diabetes 2006;55 (suppl. 1)
2006 Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, and Incontinence among 25 to 84 Year Old Women. Poster Presentation at the American Diabetes Association Annual Meeting. Washington. DC, June 9-13, 2006.
2006 Whitcomb E, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Are sexual activity and satisfaction impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction? Analysis of a community based survey. Oral presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Christchurch, New Zealand. December 2006.
2006 Whitcomb E, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Are sexual activity and satisfaction impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction? Analysis of a community based survey. Oral presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Palm Springs, CA. October 2006.
2006 Morrill MY, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Care seeking for pelvic floor disorders: A population based study. Oral presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Palm Springs, CA. October 2006.
2006 Rosencrantz M, Menefee SA, Lukacz ES. The Correlation of Urethral Mobility and Point Aa of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System Before and After Surgery. Poster presentation at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Tucson, AZ. April 2006.
2006 Tan JS, Lukacz ES, Menefee SA, Luber KM, Albo ME, Nager CW. Determinants of Vaginal Length. Poster presentation at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Tucson, AZ. April 2006.
2006 Morrill MY, Thomas MM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Powell CR, Menefee SA, Simsiman AJ, Albo ME, Luber KM. Is an Elevated Post-Void Residual a Risk Factor for Urinary Tract Infection? Poster presentation at the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, Tucson, AZ. April 2006.
2005 Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Prevalence of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders by Age and Race/Ethnicity in a Managed Health Care Population. Poster presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Montreal, Canada. August 2005
2005 JM Lawrence, ES Lukacz, CW Nager, R Contreras, KM Luber. Prevalence of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders by Age and Race/Ethnicity in a Managed Health Care Population. Poster Presentation at the joint meeting of the Society for Epidemiologic Research and the Canadian Society for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 27-30, 2005.
2005 JM Lawrence, ES Lukacz, CW Nager, R Contreras, KM Luber. Prevalence of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders by Age and Race/Ethnicity in a Managed Health Care Population. Poster Presentation at the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Continence Society, Montreal Canada, August 28 – September 2, 2005.
2005 JM Lawrence, ES Lukacz, CW Nager, R Contreras, KM Luber. Prevalence of
Female Pelvic Floor Disorders by Age and Race/Ethnicity in a Managed Health Care Population. Poster Presentation at the 26th Annual Meeting of the American Urogynecology Society, Atlanta, Georgia, September 15 – 17, 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Contreras R, Nager CW, Luber KM. The Effect of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: An Epidemiologic Study. Oral podium presentation at the annual American Urogynecologic Society meeting, Atlanta, GA. September 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Contreras R, Nager CW, Luber KM. The Effect of Pregnancy and Mode of Delivery on Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: An Epidemiologic Study. Oral podium presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Montreal, Canada. August 2005.
2005 Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Prevalence of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders by Age and Race/Ethnicity in a Managed Health Care Population. Poster presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Montreal, Canada. August 2005
2005 DuHamel1 E, Lukacz ES, Menefee SA, Luber KM. Elevated Post Void Residual in Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors. Poster presentation at the annual International Continence Society meeting, Montreal, Canada. August 2005.
2004 DuHamel1 E, Lukacz ES, Menefee SA, Luber KM. Elevated Post Void Residual in Women with Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors. Poster presentation at the annual Pacific Coast Obstetrics and Gynecology meeting, Palm Springs, CA. November 2004.
2004 Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Burchette RJ, Buckwalter JG, Luber KM. Epidemiology of Prolapse and Incontinence Questionnaire: a new tool for analytic epidemiology of female pelvic floor disorders. Presented at the combined American Urogynecologic Society/Society of Gynecologic Surgeons meeting, San Diego, CA. July, 2004.
2003 Lukacz ES. Surgery for stress urinary incontinence: An anatomic approach. Presented at the annual Gerontological Society of America meeting, San Diego, CA. November, 2003.
2003 Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Luber KM, Lawrence JM, Buckwalter JG. The use of visual analog scales in urogynecologic research: a psychometric evaluation. Presented at the Annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Hollywood, FL. September 2003.
2003 Davis TL, Lukacz ES, Nager CW. Patient satisfaction after the Tension free Vaginal Tape procedure. Presented at the Annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Hollywood, FL. September 2003.
2002 Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. Does the Tension-free Vaginal Tape System Alter Voiding? Presented at the Annual American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, San Francisco, CA. October 2002.
2001 Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT) System: Urethral
mobility and voiding dysfunction. Presented at the International Urogynecology Association Annual meeting, Melbourne, AUS, December 2001.
2001 Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. Tension-free Vaginal Tape (TVT) System:
Urethral mobility and voiding dysfunction. Presented at the American Urogynecologic Society Meeting, Chicago, IL, October, 2001.
1999 Lukacz ES, Chang RJ. Ovarian response to rhFSH in normal women and women with PCOS. Presented at the UCSD Annual Resident and Fellow Research Forum.

Advocacy/Service presentations

2009 Lukacz ES. Urinary and Genital Health After Menopause. Presented at the UCSD Menopause Seminar Series. February 9, 2009.
2009 Lukacz ES. Evaluating age related considerations and treating overactive bladder. Presented to the Orange County Women in Medicine group. January 28, 2008.
2008 Lukacz ES. Evaluating age related considerations and treating overactive bladder. Presented to the South Bay Pulmonary Medical Group and Primary Care Groups. May, 2008
2008 Lukacz ES. Evaluating Age Related Considerations and Treating OAB. Presented at Proctor & Gamble educational seminar, San Diego, CA. March, 2008.
2008 Lukacz ES. Update in Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis – Invited speaker at San Diego Naval Medical Center, Dept Obstetrics & Gyneoclogy. Feb 2008.
2007 Lukacz ES. UCSD Urology Quarterly Grand Rounds – Clinical Issues in Female Urology – Pelvic Pain, July 14, 2007
2006 Lukacz ES. Evaluation & Treatment of Incontinence. Presented at the monthly educational meeting for Vista Community Clinics. Carlsbad, CA. May 2006.
2006 Lukacz ES. A Primary Care Perspective in the Evaluation & Treatment of Incontinence. Presented at the annual Los Angeles Kaiser Permanente Internal Medicine Resident Retreat. San Diego, CA. February 2006.
2006 Lukacz ES. Evaluation of Incontinence & Treatment of Overactive Bladder.
Presented at the California Association of Nurse Practitioners
meeting, Region 21, Palm Desert, CA. February 2006.
2005 Lukacz ES. New advancement in the treatment of overactive bladder. Presented at Pfizer educational seminars, San Diego, CA. June, 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES. Urogynecology Update. Presented at the Scripps Mercy Hospital Ob/Gyn quarterly CME talk, San Diego, CA. June 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES. Introduction to common female pelvic floor disorders. Presented to the Imperial Beach Womans Club, Imperial Beach, CA. May 2005
2005 Lukacz ES. Differential diagnosis of Pelvic Pain in the Primary Care Patient. Presented to, Miramar Naval Medical Center Primary Care Clinic, San Diego, CA. May 2005.
2005 Lukacz ES. Overview of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders for primary care nurses. Scripps Green Clinic, La Jolla, CA. February 2005.
2004 Lukacz ES. Introduction to female pelvic floor dysfunction: Self help ideas. Presented to the Norman Park Senior Center, Chula Vista, CA. October 20004.
2004 Lukacz ES. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms in the female neurology patient. Presented at Pfizer educational seminars, San Diego, CA. September 2004.
2003 Lukacz ES. Advances in the treatment of overactive bladder. Presented at Pfizer educational seminars, San Diego, CA. September and December, 2003.
2000 Lukacz ES. Preserving the perineum: Obstetrical strategies to minimize pelvic floor dysfunction. Presented at the Kaiser Permanente - San Diego OB/GYN annual retreat.

Publications

Peer reviewed
1. Lukacz ES, Whitcomb EL, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Urinary frequency in community-dwelling women: What is normal? Am J Obstet Gynecol. In press.

2. Shayya RF, Weinstein MM, Lukacz ES. Pyometra following Le Fort colpocleisis resolved with interventional radiology drainage. Obstet Gynecol. Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Feb;113(2 pt 2):566-8.

3. Brubaker L, Stoddard A, RichterH, Zimmern P, Moalli P, Kraus SR, Norton P, Lukacz ES, Sirls L, Johnson H, Nyberg L. Mixed incontinence: Comparing definitions in women having stress incontinence surgery. Neurourol Urodyn. In press.

4. Whitcomb EL, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Luber KM. Prevalence and degree of bother from pelvic floor disorders in obese women. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2009 Mar;20(3):289-94.

5. Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Nager CW, Hsu JY, Luber KM. Prevalence and Co Occurrence of Pelvic Floor Disorders in Community-Dwelling Women. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Mar;111(3):678-85

6. Subak LL, Brubaker L, Chai TC, Creasman JM, Diokno AC, Goode PS, Kraus SR, Kusek JW, Leng WW, Lukacz ES, Norton P, Tennstedt S; for the Urinary Incontinence Treatment Network. High Costs of Urinary Incontinence Among Women Electing Surgery to Treat Stress Incontinence. Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Apr;111(4):899-907.

7. Lawrence JM, Lukacz ES, Liu I-L A, Nager CW, Luber KM. Pelvic Floor Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, and Obesity: Results from the KP CARES Study. Diabetes Care.2007; 0: dc07-0262v1-0. (published on-line 7/9/2007)

8. Morrill MY, Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Contreras R, Nager CW, Luber KM. Health care seeking for pelvic floor disorders: A population based study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jul;197(1):86.e1-6.

9. Lukacz ES, Whitcomb E, Lawrence JM, Nager CW, Contreras R, Luber KM. Are sexual activity and satisfaction impacted by pelvic floor dysfunction? Analysis of a community based survey. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2007 Jul;197(1):88.e1-6..

10. Lukacz ES, Duhamel E, Menefee SA, Luber KM. Elevated Postvoid Residual in Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2007 Apr;18(4):397-400. Epub 2006 Jun 28

11. Tan JS, Lukacz ES, MenefeeSA, Luber KM, Albo ME, Nager CW. Determinants of vaginal length. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Dec;195(6):1846-50.

12. Rosencrantz M, Menefee SA, Lukacz ES. The correlation of urethral mobility and point Aa of the pelvic organ prolapse quantification system before and after surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Dec;195(6):1841-5.

13. Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Contreras R, Nager CW, Luber KM. Parity, Mode of Delivery, and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: An Epidemiologic Study. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Jun;107(6):1253-60.

14. Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Burchette RJ, Nager CW, Buckwalter JG, Luber KM. Epidemiology Of Prolapse And Incontinence Questionnaire: Validation Of A New Epidemiologic Survey. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2005 Jul-Aug;16(4):272-84.

15. Tan JS, Lukacz ES, Menefee SA, Powell CR, Nager CW. Predictive value of prolapse symptoms: a large database study. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2005 May-Jun;16(3):203-9.

16. Davis TL, Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. Determinants of Patient Satisfaction after the Tension Free Vaginal Tape Procedure. Am J Obstet Gyn. 2004. Vol 191:1;176 – 181.

17. Lukacz ES, Lawrence JM, Burchette RJ, Luber KM, Nager CW, Buckwalter JG. The Use of Visual Analog Scales in Urogynecologic Research: A Psychometric Evaluation. Am J Obstet Gyn. 2004. Vol 191:1;165-170.

18. Rogers RG, Kammerer-Doak D, Olsen A, Thomnson PK, Walters MD, Lukacz ES, Qualls C. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled comparison of the effect of nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals on the development of urinary tract infections after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and/or stress urinary incontinence with suprapubic catheterization. Am j Obstet Gyn. Vol 191:1;182-187.

19. Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. The effects of the TVT on voiding function: a prospective evaluation. Int Urogynecol J. 2004 Jan-Feb;15:32-8.

20. Lukacz ES, Luber KM, Nager CW. The effects of the TVT on proximal urethral position: a prospective, longitudinal evaluation. Int Urogynecol J. 2003 Aug;13:179-84.

21. Lukacz ES, Nager CW. Ureteral injury presenting with hyponatremia. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 2):974-6.

Invited contribution
1. Lukacz ES, Luber KM. Rectocele repair: when and how? Curr Urol Rep. 2002 Oct;3(5):418-22.