Comparison between anterior and posterior vaginal approach in apical prolapse repair in relation to anatomical structures and points of fixation to the sacrospinous ligament in fresh postmenopausal female cadavers.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The high prevalence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in women requires attention and constant review of treatment options. Sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) for apical prolapse has benefits, high efficacy, and low cost. Our objective is to compare anterior and posterior vaginal approach in SSLF in relation to anatomical structures and to correlate them with body mass index (BMI).

Quality assessment of outcome reporting, publication characteristics and overall methodological quality in trials on synthetic mesh procedures for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse for development of core outcome sets.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Variations in outcome measures and reporting of outcomes in trials on surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) using synthetic mesh have been evaluated and reported. However, the quality of outcome reporting, methodology of trials and their publication parameters are important considerations in the process of development of Core Outcome Sets. We aimed to evaluate these characteristics in randomized controlled trials on surgery for POP using mesh.

Variations in bladder pain syndrome/interstitial cystitis (IC) definitions, pathogenesis, diagnostics and treatment: a systematic review and evaluation of national and international guidelines.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Interstitial cystitis (IC) and bladder pain syndrome (BPS) are challenging and encompassing hypersensitivity disorders of the lower urinary tract. A variety of national and international guidelines have been published including guidance on nomenclature, definitions, etiopathology, diagnostics and treatment. A lack of universally established clinical guidance is apparent.

A systematic review of reported outcomes and outcome measures in randomized controlled trials on apical prolapse surgery.

Background: Evidence on efficacy and safety of pelvic organ prolapse interventions is variable, and methodological flaws preclude meaningful synthesis of primary research data.

Objective: To evaluate variations in reported outcomes and outcome measures in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on apical prolapse surgical interventions.

Search Strategy: We searched Cochrane, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Scopus for English-language articles published from inception to September 30, 2017, using the terms "management", "repair", "operation", and "pelvic organ prolapse".

Urinary incontinence in female athletes: a systematic review.

Introduction And Hypothesis: People are increasingly aware of healthy lifestyles. Extenuating practice can injure the pelvic floor. Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent condition in women whether they exercise professionally or not.