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¹Klinik für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie, Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Posilipostr. 4, 71640, Ludwigsburg, Deutschland, thomas.schiedeck@kliniken-lb.de.

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Pelvic floor disorders require a specialized, interdisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment. Patient-specific factors and surgeon experience guide decisions for both conservative and surgical interventions.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology and Gynecology
Surgical Sciences

Context:

Pelvic floor disorders exhibit diverse symptoms and manifestations.
Diagnosis and treatment necessitate specialized expertise and a multidisciplinary team.

Purpose:

To outline the diagnostic work-up for pelvic floor disorders.
To emphasize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in treatment planning.

Summary:

Key diagnostic tools include medical history, physical examination, procto-rectoscopy, endosonography, and perineal sonography.
Conservative therapies are considered first, with surgical decisions based on comprehensive evaluation and individual patient needs.
Treatment selection involves patient preferences, surgeon experience, and specific procedural considerations.

Impact:

Highlights the complexity of pelvic floor disorder management.
Underscores the need for tailored treatment strategies in clinical practice.
Aims to improve patient outcomes through optimized diagnostic and therapeutic pathways.