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Surgical Updates in the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal, 2017
Pelvic organ prolapse affects approximately 8% of women, and the demand for pelvic organ prolapse surgery is expected to increase by nearly 50% over the next 40 years.
Julia Geynisman-Tan, Kimberly Kenton
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The Pathophysiology of Pelvic Organ Prolapse [PDF]

, 2004
Objective: To summarize and review the current knowledge of the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse. Methods: A review of the English language literature regarding the pathophysiology of pelvic organ prolapse.
Towers, Geoffrey D.
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Humans are not unique: difficult birth is common in placental mammals

Biological Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Human childbirth is widely presumed to be uniquely difficult and dangerous compared to birth in other mammals. Tight fetopelvic proportions can result in obstructed labour and contribute to high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality. Ideas summarised under the ‘obstetrical dilemma’ have contributed to this assumption by explaining difficult
Nicole D. S. Grunstra
wiley   +1 more source

Factors affecting women’s decision between uterine-preserving versus hysterectomy-based surgery for pelvic organ prolapse

Women's Health, 2023
Background: Given the prevalence of women seeking surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), there is a need to understand women’s decision-making regarding uterine-preserving versus hysterectomy-based surgeries. Historically, hysterectomy-based
Kaylee Ramage, Ariel Ducey, Natalie V Scime, Erin Knox, Erin A Brennand   +4 more
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A randomised controlled trial evaluating the use of polyglactin mesh, polydioxanone and polyglactin sutures for pelvic organ prolapse surgery [PDF]

, 2008
To compare the effectiveness of polyglactin mesh, and polydioxanone or polyglactin sutures in women having pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Randomised controlled trial with a factorial 2(2 design of polyglactin mesh or not, and polydioxanone or polyglactin
Bain, Christine, Glazener, Cathryn Margaret Anne, Alladin, S   +2 more
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Autonomic Plexuses of the Female Sexual Organs Travel Within Pubocervical and Rectovaginal [Endopelvic] Fascia: A Rationale for ‘Nerve‐Aware’ Vaginal Prolapse Repair

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The connective tissue support of female pelvic viscera—endopelvic fascia—has been studied in fetal and immunohistochemical models to demonstrate its relationship with the autonomic nerves of the female pelvis. Due to a paucity of literature examining the gross anatomical relationships between endopelvic fascia and autonomic nerves in adult ...
Stephen Magliocchetti, Benjamin Laxer, Leyla Spennato, Norah Alturki, Queena Chou, Tyler S. Beveridge   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

How accurate is preoperative evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse in women undergoing vaginal reconstruction surgery? [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2012
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the differences between the in-office and intraoperative techniques used to evaluate pelvic organ prolapse. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective study included 25 women undergoing vaginal reconstruction surgery including vaginal ...
Haim Krissi, Ram Eitan, Edward Ram, Yoav Peled   +3 more
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Grooved Surface of the Obturator Internus Muscle With Two Distinct Adjacent Parts

Clinical Anatomy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The specific anatomical features of the obturator internus, particularly those of its medial surface, remain insufficiently characterized. This study investigated the morphology of the obturator internus muscle by focusing on the shape of its medial surface and potential age‐related changes.
Satoru Muro, Junichi Tsuchiya, Takuya Ibara, Akimoto Nimura, Keiichi Akita   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening of the pelvic organ prolapse without a physical examination; (a community based study)

BMC Women's Health, 2011
Background Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a silent disorder with a huge impact on women's quality of life. There is limited data from community-based studies conducted to determine the prevalence of POP as its assessment needs a pelvic examination.
Tehrani Fahimeh, Hashemi Somayeh, Simbar Masoumeh, Shiva Niloofar   +3 more
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Indocyanine green for intraoperative ureteral identification in gynecologic surgery: A preliminary systematic review of feasibility, safety, and surgical outcomes

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Intraoperative ureteral injury, although uncommon, can result in significant morbidity and medicolegal consequences, particularly during complex gynecologic procedures such as endometriosis excision and prolapse repair. Conventional ureteral identification techniques, including stents and methylene blue, have recognized limitations.
Victoria Zhang, Dhruv Mantri, Qiannan Yang, Xiaoming Guan   +3 more
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