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[Pelvic floor disease]
1Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestiva, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, Barcelona, Spain. joanmarti@yahoo.com
Cirugia Espanola
|January 20, 2006
Summary
Pelvic floor disorders require an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. Creating specialized pelvic floor units improves management of complex conditions like incontinence and prolapse.
Area of Science:
- Pelvic floor anatomy and function.
- Physiology and pathophysiology of pelvic floor disorders.
Context:
- Historically, pelvic floor disease management was fragmented by medical specialty.
- A shift towards an integrative, cross-sectional approach is emerging.
Purpose:
- To advocate for a unified, multidisciplinary approach to pelvic floor disorders.
- To highlight the need for specialized pelvic floor units.
Summary:
- Pelvic floor disorders encompass urinary/fecal incontinence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction, and chronic pain.
- An integrative approach views the pelvic floor as a single functional unit.
- Management requires pooling expertise from various medical professionals.
Impact:
- Facilitates comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of complex pelvic floor conditions.
- Enhances patient care through coordinated, multidisciplinary teams.
- Promotes the establishment of dedicated pelvic floor units for improved outcomes.