xix, 569 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Contents
Anatomy of the pelvic viscera -- Epidemiology of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence -- Outcomes assessment -- Physiology of lower urinary tract-bladder and urethra -- Basic evaluation of the incontinent female patient -- Urodynamics -- Cystourethroscopy -- Painful conditions of the lower urinary tract including painful bladder syndrome -- Pelvic floor tension myalgia -- Lower urinary tract infection -- Management of overactive bladder -- Intractable overactive bladder: neuromodulation and botulinum toxin therapy -- Conservative therapy for stress incontinence -- Surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence -- Periurethral bulking -- Mixed urinary incontinence -- Fistula and urethral diverticulum -- Voiding dysfunction -- Preoperative and postoperative complications and management -- Physiology, pathophysiology -- Evaluation of colorectal dysfunction -- Anal incontinence -- Defecatory dysfunction -- Physiology and pathophysiology of disorders of pelvic support -- The clinical evaluation of the pelvic organ prolapse -- Diagnostic testing of disorders of pelvic support -- Overview of treatment -- Anterior wall support defects -- Apical support defects -- Posterior support defects -- Obliterative procedures -- Sutures and grafts in pelvic reconstructive surgery -- App. I: Urogynecology and the internet -- App. II: Quality-of-life tools
