Multidisciplinary Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders

This new reference distinguishes itself through its comprehensive
presentation of female urology from an international,
multidisciplinary perspective. Written by a team of authorities, all
world renowned in their respective fields, the book covers the full
range of disorders from urinary incontinence and overactive bladder,
to fistulae and reconstructive surgery, while paying particular
attention to anatomy, pathophysiology and investigations.



Key Features

Takes a multidisciplinary approach to all aspects of the bladder
(including DI, sensory disorders, stress incontinence), vagina
(prolapse), sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, pan-pelvic floor
pathology, and more.
Elucidates difficult concepts through a wealth of full-color
illustrations throughout the text.
Features a multidisciplinary team of distinguished international
authors.
Maintains clinical relevance by omitting extraneous discussions of
history and basic science.
Summarizes the essentials for quick reference through "Key Points
Boxes" at the beginning of each chapter.
Highlights medical and surgical treatment options in colored boxes
for fast reference to critical information.
Covers the latest developments in pharmacology to keep you up to date
with all available alternatives.
Offers a detailed appendix, which lists current ICS guidelines.

Multidisciplinary Management of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders
Chapple, Zimmern, Brubaker, Smith & Bo

By Christopher R. Chapple, BSc, MD, FRCS(Urol), Consultant
Urological Surgeon, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK;
Philippe E. Zimmern, MD FACS, Professor of Urology; Director, Bladder
& Incontinence Center, Department of Urology,University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center, UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas,
TX; Linda Brubaker, MD, Professor and Fellowship Director, Department
of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Medicine and
Reconstructive Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood,
IL; Anthony R. B. Smith, Consultant Gynaecologist, Department of
Urological Gynaecology, Saint Mary's Hospital for Women & Children,
Manchester, UK; and Kari Bo, Norwegian Univarsity of Sport and
Physical Education, Oslo, Norway


Table of Contents
Foreword: Richard Turner-Warwick
Introduction - with emphasis on bladder (DI, sensory disorders,
stress incontinence), vagina (prolapse), sexual dysfunction, pelvic
pain, pan-pelvic floor pathology, the multidisciplinary team approach
to female urology.

Section One: Background

1. Anatomy
2. Pathophysiology
3. Investigations (urodynamics, urological assessment)

Section Two: Bladder Overactivity

4. DI vs OAB
5. Abnormalities of bladder sensation
6. Interstitial cystitis
7. Medical aspects of treatment (pharmacology etc)
8. Surgery

Section Three: Stress Incontinence/Prolapse

9. Physiotherapy
10. Electrical stimulation and biofeedback
11. Drug treatment
12. Surgery (vaginal and suprapublic)
13. Resuspension, slings, injectable treatment and sphincters

Section Four: Gynecologic Aspects

14. Vaginal disorders
15. Pelvic pain
16. Sexual dysfunction

Section Five: Reconstructive Surgery of the Female Urinary Tract

17. Bladder replacement (covering benign disease, malignancy)
18. Reconstruction: fistulae (ureter, bladder and urethra)

Section Six: Miscellaneous and general urology aspects peculiar to
the female

Appendix: ICS guidelines

Index