Kevin Benson, MD

Experience & Research

Memberships & Certifications:

Masters Degree Basic Biomedical Science and Research
Board Eligible Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
National Educator and Researcher in area of Sacral Neuromodulation
National speaker pelvic floor dysfunction
Member American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
Member Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology (SUFU)
Member North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS)
Member International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS)
AUGS grant reviewer for neuromodulation
SD State Chair, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Past District Chair Junior Fellows American College of Ob/Gyn
Past Chair ACOG committee on Indian Affairs
Member Central Association of OB/GYN Co-Founder, Sanford Native American Pelvic Health Fund

 

Research:

• Ongoing clinical trials investigating new therapies for pelvic floor dysfunction NIH funded five year grant ($900,000) investigating incontinence of Native Americans (IINA) Investigation of differential genetic expression of RNA in patients with Interstitial Cystitis
• Use of a Cox-2 inhibitor for preemptive management of postoperative pain after urogynecologic procedures
• Postoperative vaginal dilator therapy for dyspareunia (painful intercourse) after mesh augmented vaginal prolapse surgery
• Incontinence Inventory of Native Americans(IINA) this is a longitudinal study looking at rates of incontinence and pelvic floor disorders (PFD) in Native Americans of the Northern Plains
• Development of a credentialed training program for training physicians in cystoscopy (bladder inspection using a scope)

 

Dr. Benson also served as the lead physician at the Sanford Health System Women's Health Department.

Personal Interests

Dr. Benson enjoys being outdoors, woodworking and spending time with his family.