This is a must-read textbook for all practitioners of Urogynecology. This concise book addresses all urogynecologic disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse, defecation disorders, painful and irritative voiding disorders, and urinary incontinence. The volume presents vital information on the current treatment options and examines the use of mesh in reconstructive pelvic surgery.
Despite the wide prevalence of urogynecological problems, in clinical practice, there is a paucity of specialists who are skilled in the management of these conditions. The recognition of the need for a specialist to deal with these specific problems has led to the recent evolution of urogynecology as a subspecialty. This book, Principles and Practice of Urogynaecology, aims to equip the practicing professionals—Gynecologists, Urogynecologists, and Urologists—with up-to-date information on the principles that guide the evaluation and management of pelvic organ prolapse and other common urogynecological problems. To direct the readers’ line of thoughts through the correct reasoning process and for purposes of simplifying a difficult subject, the editors have divided the book into the following four sections:
Part I: Anatomy and Physiology.
Part II: Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.
Part III: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction.
Part IV: Ano-rectal Dysfunction.
With an emphasis on evidence-based medicine, the book aims to deliver guidance on management of common urogynecological problems and provides information on the latest cutting-edge surgical techniques. Written by global experts in the field of urogynecology, the book focuses initially on pelvic floor anatomy and function, moving seamlessly to the evaluation and management of clinically relevant pelvic floor problems. A detailed discussion on management of mesh-related complications is a highlight of this book.
Conflict of interest None.