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Juraj Letko

TitleAssistant Professor
InstitutionUniversity of Chicago
DepartmentObstetrics and Gynecology-Urogynecology
AddressChicago IL 60637
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    Juraj Letko, MD, is a urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon specializing in the treatment of pelvic floor disorders and complex pelvic conditions. His unique background includes extensive training in both obstetrics and gynecology and urology, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of the female reproductive and urinary systems.

    Dr. Letko specializes in pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and voiding disorders, and complex pelvic reconstructive surgery. He has particular expertise in caring for patients with complications from previous pelvic surgery, including mesh complications, urinary tract injuries, and genitourinary and rectovaginal fistulas.

    A major focus of his practice is advanced minimally invasive surgery. He performs vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic procedures, including prolapse reconstruction, sacrocolpopexy, minimally invasive hysterectomy, incontinence procedures and complex fistula repairs.
    Dr. Letko believes treatment should be individualized to each patient's symptoms, anatomy, lifestyle and goals. He offers a full spectrum of nonsurgical and surgical therapies and emphasizes shared decision-making. For complex conditions, he collaborates with specialists across UChicago Medicine's multidisciplinary pelvic health program.

    In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Letko is actively involved in research, surgical innovation and education. He teaches medical students, residents and fellows and has taught and trained surgeons nationally and internationally through advanced surgical courses and hands-on training programs. He has a particular interest in surgical simulation and developing new approaches to minimally invasive and reconstructive pelvic surgery. Dr. Letko has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work nationally and internationally. He has been recognized as one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly and Chicago Magazine.

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    University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, ILFellowship2013Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
    Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Bronx, NYResidency2010Obstetrics & Gynecology
    New York Medical College; Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester, New Rochelle, NYInternship2006General Surgery
    Academic Hospital Nitra, Nitra, SlovakiaResidency2003Urology
    Comenius University, Bratislava, SlovakiaMD2000
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    2019 - 2026America's Top Doctors in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Castle Connolly
    2023Best in Illinois Magazine

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    1. Chang OH, Carter Ramirez A, Edwards A, Chill HH, Letko J, Woodburn KL, Cundiff GW. The Role of Uterine Preservation at the Time of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery. Urogynecology (Phila). 2025 Apr 04. PMID: 40168462.
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    2. Ashmore S, Shi J, Samsel T, Mueller MG, Letko J, Kenton K. Rate of Urine Culture Contamination with Different Methods of Urine Specimen Collection. Int Urogynecol J. 2025 May; 36(5):1029-1035. PMID: 39907771.
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    3. Christmas MM, Iyer S, Daisy C, Maristany S, Letko J, Hickey M. Menopause hormone therapy and urinary symptoms: a systematic review. Menopause. 2023 06 01; 30(6):672-685. PMID: 37192832.
      Citations: 16     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    4. Iyer S, Amegashie C, deMartelly V, Letko J, Glass D, Fetzer L, Botros S, Wroblewski K, Valaitis S. Patient Perceptions Impact Progression to Third-Line Therapy for Treatment of Overactive Bladder. J Urol. 2021 11; 206(5):1240-1247. PMID: 34184922.
      Citations: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    5. Botros C, Letko J, Gafni-Kane A, Botros S, Lozo S, Sand P. Postoperative pain and perceptions of recuperation after suture- and mesh-based apical sacrospinous ligament suspension. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2017 Oct; 139(1):95-99. PMID: 28643369.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    6. Vu MK, Letko J, Jirschele K, Gafni-Kane A, Nguyen A, Du H, Goldberg RP. Minimal mesh repair for apical and anterior prolapse: initial anatomical and subjective outcomes. Int Urogynecol J. 2012 Dec; 23(12):1753-61. PMID: 22531956.
      Citations: 26     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    7. Fassan M, D'Arca D, Letko J, Vecchione A, Gardiman MP, McCue P, Wildemore B, Rugge M, Shupp-Byrne D, Gomella LG, Morrione A, Iozzo RV, Baffa R. RETRACTED: Mitostatin is down-regulated in human prostate cancer and suppresses the invasive phenotype of prostate cancer cells. PLoS One. 2011 05 06; 6(5):e19771. PMID: 21573075; PMCID: PMC3089640.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    8. Palan PR, Strube F, Letko J, Sadikovic A, Mikhail MS. Effects of oral, vaginal, and transdermal hormonal contraception on serum levels of coenzyme q(10), vitamin e, and total antioxidant activity. Obstet Gynecol Int. 2010; 2010. PMID: 20814444; PMCID: PMC2929620.
      Citations: 5     
    9. Manandhar G, Feng D, Yi YJ, Lai L, Letko J, Laurincik J, Sutovsky M, Salisbury JL, Prather RS, Schatten H, Sutovsky P. Centrosomal protein centrin is not detectable during early pre-implantation development but reappears during late blastocyst stage in porcine embryos. Reproduction. 2006 Sep; 132(3):423-34. PMID: 16940283.
      Citations: 7     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    10. Baffa R, Letko J, McClung C, LeNoir J, Vecchione A, Gomella LG. Molecular genetics of bladder cancer: targets for diagnosis and therapy. J Exp Clin Cancer Res. 2006 Jun; 25(2):145-60. PMID: 16918124.
      Citations: 20     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimals
    11. Balunowska M, Dabrowska E, Letko M, Roszkowska-Jakimiec W, Letko J, Jamiolkowski J. Comparative analysis of the effect of preparations used in professional fluoride prophylaxis on the chosen parameters of human saliva. Adv Med Sci. 2006; 51 Suppl 1:114-8. PMID: 17458073.
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    12. Sutovsky P, Manandhar G, Laurincik J, Letko J, Day BN, Lai L, Prather RS, Sharpe-Timms KL, Zimmer R, Sutovsky M, Caamaño JN. Expression and proteasomal degradation of the major vault protein (MVP) in mammalian oocytes and zygotes. Reproduction. 2005 Mar; 129(3):269-82. PMID: 15749954.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
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