Print ResearchMayo Clinic researchers seek innovative treatments for many types of gynecological problems. The Women's Health Research Center at Mayo Clinic focuses on understanding and improving the health of women of all ages. Read more about research at Mayo Clinic. PublicationsSee a list of publications about vaginal fistulas by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. By Mayo Clinic Staff Vaginal fistula care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment Diagnosis & treatmentCare at Mayo Clinic Feb. 23, 2024 Print Vaginal fistulaSymptoms &causesDiagnosis &treatmentDoctors &departmentsCare atMayo Clinic Research: It's all about patients Show transcript for video Research: It's all about patients [MUSIC PLAYING] Joseph Sirven, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic: Mayo's mission is about the patient. The patient comes first. So the mission and research here is to advance how we can best help the patient, how to make sure the patient comes first in care. So in many ways, it's a cycle. It can start with as simple as an idea worked on in a laboratory, brought to the patient bedside, and if everything goes right — and let's say it's helpful or beneficial — then brought on as a standard approach. And I think that is one of the unique characteristics of Mayo's approach to research — that patient-centeredness — that really helps to put it in its own spotlight. CON-20253618 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Vaginal fistula