Edited and authored by some of the most respected figures in the field, Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery presents definitive, state-of-the-art guidance on every aspect of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. It""s easily accessible format is uniquely organized to reflect a physician""s decision-making process -- from basic concepts through to clinical and urodynamic evaluation, management, and treatment. This practical, clinically oriented text is an ideal resource for OB/GYNs and Urologists as well as subspecialists in FPMRS, providing the latest information on procedures and available research regarding the evaluation and treatment of the growing number of patients presenting with these types of conditions.

New to This Edition:
- Stay current the latest advancements and developments with sweeping updates and 9 NEW chapters: Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital and Urinary Tracts l Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina and Ano-Rectum l Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction l Multichannel-Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques and Interpretation with Case Studies l Video and Ambulatory Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques and Interpretation with Case Studies l Hysteropexy l Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery l Managing Mesh and other Vaginal Complications after Surgeries for Incontinence and Prolapse l and Surgical Management of Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities.
- Master urodynamic testing with step-by-step instructions on basic evaluation as well as the evaluation of complex cases with videourodynamics.
- Know what to do and expect with algorithmic approaches to common complaints, evidence-based assessments of appropriate therapies, and clear full-color surgical illustrations as well as evidence-based assessments of appropriate therapies.
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CONTENTS:
PART I: HISTORY
1. Historical Milestones in Pelvic Surgery and Female Urology

PART II: BASIC SCIENCE
2. Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Pelvic Floor
3. Congenital Anomalies of the Female Genital and Urinary Tracts
4. Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract
5. Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina, and Ano-Rectum
6. Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction
7. Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Pelvic Floor Disorders
8. Description and Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

PART III: EVALUATION
9. Evaluation of Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse: History, Physical Examination, and Office Tests
10. Multichannel Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, and Interpretation with Case Studies
11. Video - Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, and Interpretation with Case Studies
12. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract
13. Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor
14. Neurophysiologic Testing for Pelvic Floor Disorders

PART IV: MANAGEMENT OF STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE AND PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE
15. Pathophysiology of Stress Urinary Incontinence
16. Obstetrics and Pelvic Floor Disorders
17. Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Non-surgical Management
18. Retropubic Operations and Fascial Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence
19. Biologic Bladder Neck Sling for Stress Urinary Incontinence
20. Synthetic Midurethral Sling Procedures for Stress Urinary Incontinence
21. Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
22. Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency
23. Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse
24. Surgical Treatment of Rectocele and Perineal Defects
25. Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse and Enterocele
26. Hysteropexy
27. Obliterative Procedures for Vaginal Prolapse
28. The Use of Biologic Tissue and Synthetic Mesh in Urogynecologic and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
PART V: SURGICAL COMPLICATIONS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT
29. Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery
30. Managing Mesh and other Vaginal Complications after Surgeries for Incontinence and Prolapse

PART VI: FECAL INCONTINENCE AND DEFECATION DISORDERS
31. Fecal Incontinence
32. Constipation
33. Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Breakdown
34. Rectal Prolapse

PART VII: PAINFUL AND IRRITATIVE VOIDING DISORDERS
35. Overactive Bladder: Etiology, Diagnosis, and Nonsurgical Management
36. Hypersensitivity Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract
37. Surgical Management of Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities
38. Voiding Dysfunction and Retention

PART VIII: SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
39. Urinary Tract Infection
40. Urethral Diverticula
41. Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas
42. The Effects of Gynecologic Cancer and Its Treatment on the Lower Urinary Tract
43. Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods

PART IX: RESEARCH METHODS
44. Outcome and Quality of Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research

APPENDENCIES A-D