A sling operation performed during vaginal prolapse surgery reduces the chances of post-operative urinary incontinence; however, it is associated with serious adverse effects. Prolapse is a condition ...

Various surgical approaches to treat vaginal vault prolapse may be similarly safe and effective and can produce high rates of patient satisfaction. "All approaches were associated with high treatment ...

Robotic-assisted suspension of the cervix: (from left) Dr. Carolin Schröder, Prof. Dr. Dominique Könsgen-Mustea and Prof. Dr. Dr. Alexander Mustea, Director of the Department of Gynaecology and ...

Attitudes to sexuality and the psychological value of reproductive organs have changed in Western countries over the last few decades. Nevertheless, repair of pelvic support defects with concomitant ...

Christopher Maher is Chair of the Urogynaecological Society of Australasia . A common surgery to treat vaginal prolapse using an artificially grafted mesh has more problems than benefits, our Cochrane ...

Researchers show that uterus sparing surgery is an effective and safe treatment for women who want to preserve the integrity of vaginal function after pelvic organ prolapse. Hysterectomy may not be ...

"Our findings provide a health economics angle on how we can optimize pelvic organ prolapse surgery by addressing coexisting hidden stress incontinence in women with prolapse." — Tsung Mou, MD Many ...

Uterine prolapse is a common condition, but it’s sometimes missed by women and their doctors. “Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a ‘falling’ uterus,” Eilber says. “It's when the uterus pushes ...

There is a wide gap between current practice and national guidance/targets for day-case vaginal prolapse surgery that may be associated with a lack of evidence-based guidelines and adequate resources.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers found that among nearly 200 postmenopausal women who underwent prolapse surgery, those who used a vaginal estrogen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Uterine prolapse is often referred to as a "falling" uterus, and it's more common than people realize. (Photo: Getty Images) ...