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This text includes sections on anatomy, normal and abnormal physiology, investigation techniques, inflammatory conditions and treatment options. The international panel of contributors is at the forefront of research in the field; the editors have assembled these contributors and topics that span the entire range of pelvic floor disorders in women. Throughout, the emphasis is on an evidence-based approach to the treatment of pelvic floor problems. Indispensable for gynecologists and urologists.
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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.
Summary
"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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"Any urologist or gynecologist with an interest in female pelvic floor dysfunction, pelvic prolapse, incontinence, voiding dysfunction, etc. will find this a handy book. Even those well versed in this area could gain from the thorough review of outcomes and the varied perspectives of the editors -- a well known gynecologist, a urologist, and a gastroenterologist. As the field of female pelvic medicine continues to grow, books such as this are timely. Combining the expertise of practitioners from different specialties leads to a well rounded book that should serve as a handy reference for the experienced surgeon while at the same time providing primary information for those just acquainting themselves with this field. This book serves as a useful contribution to the evolving field of female pelvic medicine." (Howard B. Goldman, Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2006)
