Current trends and future perspectives in pelvic reconstructive surgery

Womens Health (Lond). 2018 Jan-Dec:14:1745506518776498. doi: 10.1177/1745506518776498.

Abstract

Pelvic organ prolapse is a prevalent disorder with a high lifetime incidence of surgical repair. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery has greatly evolved over the past years, and pelvic floor reconstructive surgeons are faced with a vast array of treatment options for their patients. Our review article illustrates the current trends and future perspectives for the surgical treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.

Keywords: female urology; pelvic organ prolapse; pelvic reconstructive surgery; urogynaecology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / trends*
  • Humans
  • Pelvic Floor*
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / trends*
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology