4th edition. — CRC Press, 2017. — 1945 p.
Featuring contributions by an international team of the world’s experts in urology and gynecology, this fourth edition reinforces its status as the classic comprehensive resource on female urology and urogynecology and an essential clinical reference in the field.
Background Issues.History of Urogynecology and Female Urology
Epidemiology: United States
Epidemiology: South America
Epidemiology: Europe
Epidemiology: Australia
Epidemiology: Asia
Epidemiology of Female Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Africa
Tackling the Stigma of Incontinence
Natural History and Prevention of Urinary Incontinence and Urogenital Prolapse
Medical Error and Patient Safety in Surgery
The Role of Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Health Economics.Section Introduction: The Role of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Health Economics
Patient-Reported Outcomes: From Development to Utilization
Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaires to Assess Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptom Impact
Patient-Reported Outcome Questionnaires to Screen and Measure Satisfaction, Expectations, and Goal Achievement
Questionnaires to Assess Sexual Function
Questionnaires to Assess Bowel Function
International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire
Electronic Personal Assessment Questionnaire Pelvic Floor
Questionnaires to Assess Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Economic Aspects of Urinary Incontinence
The Structure and Function Of The Lower Urinary and Anorectal Tracts in Women.Anatomy
Embryology of the Female Urogenital System and Clinical Applications
Physiology of Micturition
Pharmacology of the Bladder
Uropathogens and the Lower Urinary Tract
Classification of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in the Female Patient
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine for the Female Genitourinary System
The Diagnostic Evaluation of Incontinence and Urogenital Prolapse.History and Examination
Bladder Diary and Symptom Scores
Pad Tests
Basic Urodynamic Tests: Uroflowmetry
Basic Urodynamic Tests: Filling and Voiding Cystometry
Tests of Urethral Function
Special Urodynamic Tests: Videourodynamics
Special Urodynamic Test: Ambulatory Urodynamics
Basic Neurological Evaluation and Referral
Imaging of the Upper and Lower Urinary Tract: Radiology and Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Urogynecology
Endoscopy
Urinalysis
Conservative and Minimally Invasive Therapies.The Role of the Continence Nurse
Behavioral Therapies and Management of Urinary Incontinence in Women
Physiotherapy for Urinary Incontinence
Pessaries and Devices: Nonsurgical Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Stress Urinary Incontinence
Catheters, Pads, and Pants
Drug Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction in Women
Peripheral Neuromodulation
Sacral Neuromodulation in the Treatment of Female Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Nonobstructive Urinary Retention
Injectable Bulking Agents in the Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Use of Botulinum Toxins in the Management of Female Voiding Dysfunction
Associated Disorders.The Overactive Bladder
Neurological Disorders
Nonneurogenic Voiding Dysfunction and Urinary Retention
Pathophysiological Mechanisms of Chronic Pelvic Pain
Bladder Pain Syndrome/Interstitial Cystitis
Bacterial Cystitis in Urogynecology: An Update
Vaginitis
Pregnancy and Childbirth and the Effect on the Pelvic Floor
Problems Associated with Sexual Activity
Menopause