Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery-6판

Comprehensive in scope and practical in approach, Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, 6th Edition, offers authoritative coverage of everything from basic concepts through to clinical evaluation, testing, and
surgical and non-surgical management, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes.

Uniquely designed to reflect the physician’s decision-making process, and reflecting the most current evidence and clinical protocols, this up-to-date, atlas-style resource provides urogynecology fellows and practitioners, urologists, gynecologic surgeons, and OB/GYNs with the knowledge needed to provide effective patient care.

Offers a comprehensive, step-by-step, evidence-based guidance on all urogynecologic disorders, including stress and urgency urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, defecation disorders, painful and irritative voiding disorders, and specific conditions such as urinary tract infection and urinary fistulas

Moves systematically from foundational concepts to clinical evaluation, testing, management strategies, and surgical and
non-surgical treatment options

Provides algorithmic approaches to common complaints, evidence-based assessments of appropriate therapies, and hundreds of
new and improved surgical illustrations, photographs, and radiographs

Features an expanded video collection to clearly demonstrate key procedures

Contains a new chapter on nocturia and polyuria, and an expanded chapter on urologic topics pertinent to urogynecologists

Contains timely discussions of surgical complications, the psychosocial issues associated with treating patients with female pelvic floor disorders, and female sexual function and dysfunction

Includes case presentations from leading experts in urogynecology that allow you to apply the information presented to
everyday clinical situations

An eBook version is included with purchase.
The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud.
Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.

1 Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Pelvic Floor, and Rectum

2 Embryology and Congenital Anomalies of the Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Female Genital System

3 Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract

4 Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina, and Anorectum

5 Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders

6 Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

7 Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts: Properties and Biomechanics

8 Description and Classification of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

9 Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders: History, Physical Examination, and Office Testing

10 Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment

11 Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, Interpretation, and Clinical Utility

12 Endoscopic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract

13 Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor

14 Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Nonsurgical Management

15 Retropubic Operations for Stress Urinary Incontinence

16 Autologous Fascial Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence

17 Synthetic Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence

18 Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency

19 Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse

20 Surgical Treatment of Rectocele and Perineal Defects

21 Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse

22 Uterine Conversation for the Surgical Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse

23 Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

24 Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery

25 Managing Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse

26 Other Complications of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

27 Fecal Incontinence

28 Constipation

29 Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Wound Dehiscence

30 Rectal Prolapse

31 Overactive Bladder

32 Polyuria and Nocturia

33 Refractory Overactive Bladder

34 Neurourology and Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities

35 Voiding Dysfunction in Women

36 Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

37 Lower Urinary Tract Infection

38 Urethral Diverticula

39 Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas and Urethral Reconstruction

40 Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods

41 Urology for the Urogynecologist

42 Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research

Index