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.
PART 1 Basic Science 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
PART 2 Evaluation 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
PART 3 Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse 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 Wounds 21. Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse 22. Uterine Conservation for the Surgical Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse 23. Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
PART 4 Surgical Complications and Their Management 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
PART 5 Fecal Incontinence and Defecation Disorders 27. Fecal Incontinence 28. Constipation 29. Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Wound Dehiscence 30. Rectal Prolapse
PART 6 Lower Urinary Tract Disorders 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
PART 7 Specific Conditions 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
PART 8 Research Methods 42. Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research
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