Biomaterials for Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery: How Can We Do Better?

Position statement on restriction of surgical options for pelvic floor disorders: the American Urogynecologic Society Board of Directors.

Interdisciplinary S2k Guideline: Sonography in Urogynecology Short Version – AWMF Registry Number: 015/055 Interdisziplinäre S2k-Leitlinie: Sonografie im Rahmen der urogynäkologischen Diagnostik Kurzfassung – AWMF-Register-Nummer: 015/055

1. German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics 2. Study Group for Urogynecology and Plastic Pelvic Floor Reconstruction of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics 3. Study Group for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Floor Surgery, Austria 4. Study Group for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Floor Surgery, Switzerland 5. Surgical Study Group for Coloproctology 6. Profession...

Management of Mesh and Graft Complications in Gynecologic Surgery.

This document focuses on the management of complications related to mesh used to correct stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. Persistent vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, or recurrent urinary tract infections after mesh placement should prompt an examination and possible further evaluation for exposure or erosion. A careful history and physical examination is essential in th...

Impact of physical therapy on quality of life and function after vaginal reconstructive surgery.

OBJECTIVES Although pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) can be beneficial for complaints after vaginal reconstructive surgery, it is not routinely offered to all patients. We sought to evaluate the role of perioperative PFPT in improving quality of life and function after prolapse repairs. METHODS This randomized controlled trial compared PFPT to standard care after vaginal reconstructive su...

Elder American Indian women's knowledge of pelvic floor disorders and barriers to seeking care.

OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study are to evaluate urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse knowledge among elder southwestern American Indian women and to assess barriers to care for pelvic floor disorders through community-engaged research. METHODS Our group was invited to provide an educational talk on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse at an annual meeting of Americ...