A Novel Rehabilitative Protocol in the Treatment of Mixed Urinary Incontinence in Women: The Effects of Focused Mechano-Acoustic Vibration.

Dysfunctions of the pelvic floor related to mixed urinary incontinence in women are pathologies extremely limiting for patients bodily and psychosocial conditions, altering their quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of focal mechanical vibrations in mixed urinary incontinence. In this retrospective observational case-control study, 65 patients were randomized and divided into 2 groups: treatment group by focal mechanical vibrations (VISS-10 sessions) ( = 33) and a control group in waiting list ( = 32).

Integrated Rehabilitation Approach with Manual and Mechanic-Acoustic Vibration Therapies for Urinary Incontinence.

This study aims to verify whether an integrated rehabilitation protocol comprising neuromuscular manual therapy and focused mechanical-acoustic vibrations can significantly reduce pelvic floor dysfunctions in women affected by stress, urge, or mixed urinary incontinence. Sixty-two women were treated with a combination of neuromuscular manual therapy and mechanical-acoustic vibrations at the level of superficial pelvic floor muscle groups. The results were analyzed before the beginning and after the end of the study protocol with the myometric measuring device MyotonPRO, the Pelvic Floor Disability Index (PFDI-20), and the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7).

Post-partum pelvic floor dysfunction assessed on 3D rotational ultrasound: a prospective study on women with first- and second-degree perineal tears and episiotomy.

To evaluate the morphology and biometry of pelvic floor structures 3 months after birth in women experiencing first- or second-degree perineal tears or undergoing episiotomy during labor. Prospective observational study including nulliparous women delivering at term with a clinical diagnosis of first- or second-degree perineal tears after birth or undergoing episiotomy. The role of Kristeller maneuver during labor in affecting pelvic structure and function is also explored.

Long-term outcome after surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse with Elevate Prolapse Repair System.

Female pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition and the correction of prolapse remains a major challenge for the surgical community. A retrospective study of women with POP undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery with the Elevate System followed-up for 48 months. A total of 138 women with POP were included in the study.

Laparoscopic Approach for Shull Repair of Pelvic Floor Defects.

Study Objective: To prove the feasibility of the Shull technique by a laparoscopic approach in a patient affected by pelvic organ prolapse (POP) with apical loss of support.

Design: A step-by-step video demonstration (Canadian Task Force classification III).

Setting: University hospital.

A 2-Year Evaluation of Quality of Life Outcomes of Patients With Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treated With an Elevate Prolapse Repair System.

Objectives: To evaluate 2-year quality of life of women with pelvic organ prolapse submitted to prosthetic correction with Elevate.

Methods: We enrolled 116 consecutive patients with a stage ≥ to 2 prolapse. The Prolapse Quality of Life questionnaire was administered in the preoperative time and after 2 years of follow-up.