Bookeditor, Rebecca G. Rogers ; associate editors, Vivian W. Sung, Cheryl B. Iglesia, Ranee Thakar.
Summary: A clinical companion and an practical review, this book is the most comprehensive single-volume resource on urogynecology. It delivers a solid introduction to this growing subspecialty and thoroughly covers its underlying principles with an emphasis on diagnostic techniques and management strategies. Authored by a team of international experts, the book is enhanced by hundreds of original full-color photographs and illustrations that provide step-by-step guidance on key surgical procedures.
Contents:
Fundamental topics
Epidemiology
Normal anatomy of the pelvis and pelvic floor
Mechanisms of disease
Clinical and quality of life evaluation
Disease states
Lover urinary tract dysfunction
Stres urinary incontinence
Ugrency and mixed urinary incontinence --- Evaluation of bladder function
Voiding phase dysfunction
Functional anorectal disorders
Anal incontinence
Defecatory dysfunction
Anorectal investigations
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse: anterior prolapse
Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
Apical pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic imaging
Other pelvic floor disorders
Pain of urogenital origin
Urinary tract infections
Female sexual dysfunction
Clinical management
Pessaries for treament of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence
Physical therapy for pelvic floor dysfunction
Behavioral treatment fo pelvic floor dysfunction
Use of graft materials in reconstructive surgery
Route of pelvic organ surgery
Perioperative medical evaluation
Postoperative care of patients with functional disorders of the pelvic floor
Incorporation of new treatments into clinical practice
Surgical atlas
Instrumentation
Stress urinary incontinence
Urgency urinary incontinence and overactive bladder
Vaginal hysterectomy with uteroscaral plication
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
Anterior compartment surgery
Posterior compartment surgery
Apical procedures
Anal incontinence
Fistula repair
Complications from pelvic reconstructive surgery.