Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery is a high level text covering recent advances in the field. It includes anatomy, normal and abnormal physiology, investigation techniques, inflammatory conditions and treatment options.The international panel of contributors is at the leading edge of research in the field and the editors have brought together these contributors and topics which span the entire range of pelvic floor disorders in women. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based medicine and this book serves to encourage all physicians and health care providers for women with pelvic floor problems to work collaboratively and collegially. The resulting comprehensive overview will prove indispensable for urology and gynecology specialists worldwide. Topics covered include: Anatomy, Physiology, Neurophysiology; Investigation of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction; Inflammatory Conditions, Painful Bladder and Pelvic Syndromes, Common Bowel Problems; Conservative Treatments for Pelvic Floor Disorders; Surgical Approaches to Urinary and Faecal Incontinence; Surgery for Disorders of Pelvic Support; Fistulae, Operative Trauma, Postoperative Problems.
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From the contents: I. Introduction * II. Anatomy, Physiology, Neurophysiology: Pelvic Floor. Lower Urinary Tract, Anorectum. Anomalies. Female Pelvic Support. Pregnancy, Childbirth * III. Investigations: Urodynamics. Videourodynamic Studies. Ultrasound. MRI Studies. Neurophysiologic Testing. Cystoscopy, Urethroscopy * IV. Inflammatory Conditions, Painful Bladder, Pelvic Syndromes, Common Bowel Problems: Urinary Tract Infections. Urethral Syndrome. Interstitial Cystitis. Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis. Urogenital Atrophy * V. Conservative Treatment: Pharmacologic Approach. Behavioural Management. Biofeedback, Functional Electrical Stimulation. Supportive Devices. Sacral Nerves Neurostimulation * VI. Surgical Approaches to Incontinence: Colporrhapy. Buttress Procedures. Endoscopic Suspensions. Retropubic Urethropexies. Slings. Artificial Sphincters. Minimal Access Surgery. Bulking Agents * VII. Surgery: Sacrospinous Vault Suspension, Colposacropexy * VIII. Fistulae, Operative Trauma, Postoperative Problems.
