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[Pelvic floor insufficiency as an interdisciplinary responsibility]

H Hansen1

  • 1Chirurgische Klinik, Evangelische und Johanniter-Krankenanstalten Duisburg-Nord/Oberhausen.

Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Pelvic floor weakness affects many women, causing urinary incontinence and organ prolapse. Surgical treatments are discussed, with a new interdisciplinary approach proposed for those with co-occurring anorectal incontinence.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Urology
  • Pelvic Floor Medicine

Context:

  • Pelvic floor weakness is a common condition primarily affecting women.
  • Frequent symptoms include urinary incontinence and visceral descent (organ prolapse).
  • Existing surgical interventions address these gynecological and urological issues.

Purpose:

  • To review established surgical methods for treating pelvic floor dysfunction.
  • To highlight the frequent co-occurrence of anorectal incontinence in patients with pelvic floor laxity.
  • To propose an integrated, interdisciplinary treatment strategy.

Summary:

  • The abstract addresses pelvic floor weakness, a prevalent condition in women characterized by urinary incontinence and visceral descent.
  • It outlines standard gynecological and urological surgical procedures designed to correct these impairments.

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  • A key recommendation is the implementation of simultaneous interdisciplinary treatment for patients experiencing concurrent anorectal incontinence.

    • Impact:

    • Improved management strategies for women with complex pelvic floor disorders.
    • Enhanced understanding of the link between pelvic floor laxity and anorectal dysfunction.
    • Potential for better patient outcomes through integrated, multidisciplinary care.