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Multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse significantly impacts quality of life but is often underdiagnosed. Multidisciplinary care and combined surgical procedures can effectively treat vaginal and rectal prolapse concurrently.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Pelvic reconstructive surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Urogynecology

Background:

  • Multicompartment pelvic organ prolapse is prevalent but often overlooked.
  • While not life-threatening, it severely affects daily functioning and quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation for pelvic organ prolapse.
  • To discuss the benefits of combined surgical approaches for vaginal and rectal prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • Multidisciplinary assessment involving colorectal and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) specialists.
  • Evaluation of combined abdominal and perineal surgical procedures for prolapse treatment.

Main Results:

  • Specialist collaboration aids in identifying suitable candidates for surgical intervention.
  • Combined procedures offer a single operational and recovery period without added complications.

Conclusions:

  • Integrated care pathways are crucial for managing complex pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Simultaneous surgical correction of vaginal and rectal prolapse is a safe and effective option.