title: Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse.
abstract: The demand for surgical correction of pelvic organ prolapse is expected to grow as the aging population remains active and focused on quality of life. Definitive correction of pelvic organ prolapse can be accomplished through both vaginal and abdominal approaches. This article provides a contemporary reference source that specifically addresses the historical framework, diagnostic algorithm, and therapeutic options for the treatment of female pelvic organ prolapse. Particular emphasis is placed on the role and technique of abdominal-based reconstruction using robotic technology and the evolving controversy regarding the use of synthetic vaginal mesh.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA. Electronic address: wwhite@utmck.edu.
authors.forename: Wesley M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: White
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Pickens
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, TN 37920, USA.
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Elder
authors.affiliation: Center for Female Pelvic Health and Reconstructive Surgery, The Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, 270-05, 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040, USA.
authors.forename: Farzeen
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Firoozi
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D056887:Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures; D012447:Sacrum / Q000601:surgery*; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery; D014621:Vagina / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Incontinence; Laparoscopy; Outcomes; Pelvic organ prolapse; Robotics