Description
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- Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
Table of Contents
PART 1 Basic Science1. Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Pelvic Floor, and Rectum2. Embryology and Congenital Anomalies of the Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Female Genital System3. Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract4. Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina, and Anorectum5. Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders6. Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders7. Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts: Properties and Biomechanics8. Description and Classification of Female Pelvic Floor DisordersPART 2 Evaluation9. Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders: History, Physical Examination, and Office Testing10. Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment11. Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, Interpretation, and Clinical Utility12. Endoscopic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract13. Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic FloorPART 3 Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse14. Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Nonsurgical Management15. Retropubic Operations for Stress Urinary Incontinence16. Autologous Fascial Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence17. Synthetic Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence18. Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency19. Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse20. Surgical Treatment of Rectocele and Perineal Wounds21. Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse22. Uterine Conservation for the Surgical Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse23. Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ ProlapsePART 4 Surgical Complications and Their Management24. Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery25. Managing Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse26. Other Complications of Pelvic Reconstructive SurgeryPART 5 Fecal Incontinence and Defecation Disorders27. Fecal Incontinence28. Constipation29. Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Wound Dehiscence30. Rectal ProlapsePART 6 Lower Urinary Tract Disorders31. Overactive Bladder32. Polyuria and Nocturia33. Refractory Overactive Bladder34. Neurourology and Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities35. Voiding Dysfunction in Women36. Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain SyndromePART 7 Specific Conditions37. Lower Urinary Tract Infection38. Urethral Diverticula39. Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas and Urethral Reconstruction40. Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods41. Urology for the UrogynecologistPART 8 Research Methods42. Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research
