Surgical innovations in pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) are common problems facing the geriatric woman. Many patients may find great benefit from medical or conservative treatments; however, surgical options are commonly used in many cases. This article examines the current medical and surgical innovations for POP and UI that have the potential to improve the patient's quality of life.
Atiemo
Humphrey
H
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Glickman Urological Institute, The Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue/A100, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Daneshgari
Firouz
F
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017773:Pelvic Floor / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000601:surgery*; D013519:Urogenital Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*