Comprehensive in scope and practical in approach, Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, 6th Edition, offers authoritative coverage of everything from basic concepts through to clinical evaluation, testing, and surgical and non-surgical management, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Uniquely designed to reflect the physician’s decision-making process, and reflecting the most current evidence and clinical protocols, this up-to-date, atlas-style resource provides urogynecology fellows and practitioners, urologists, gynecologic surgeons, and OB/GYNs with the knowledge needed to provide effective patient care.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contributors - p. v 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Contents - p. xi 7. Video Contents - p. xiii 8. Part 1 Basic Science - p. 1 9. 1 Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Pelvic Floor, and Rectum - p. 2 10. 2 Embryology and Congenital Anomalies of the Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Female Genital System - p. 22 11. 3 Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract - p. 41 12. 4 Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina, and Anorectum - p. 54 13. 5 Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 74 14. 6 Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 88 15. 7 Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts: Properties and Biomechanics - p. 101 16. 8 Description and Classification of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 126 17. Part 2 Evaluation - p. 135 18. 9 Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders: History, Physical Examination, and Office Testing - p. 136 19. 10 Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment - p. 150 20. 11 Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, Interpretation, and Clinical Utility - p. 169 21. 12 Endoscopic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract - p. 208 22. 13 Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor - p. 220 23. Part 3 Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prelapse - p. 240 24. 14 Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Nonsurgical Management - p. 241 25. 15 Retropubic Operations for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 261 26. 16 Autologous Fascial Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 270 27. 17 Synthetic Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 283 28. 18 Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency - p. 310 29. 19 Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse - p. 319 30. 20 Surgical Treatment of Rectocele and Perineal Defects - p. 337 31. 21 Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse - p. 356 32. 22 Uterine Conversation for the Surgical Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse - p. 385 33. 23 Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse - p. 403 34. Part 4 Surgical Complications and Their Management - p. 415 35. 24 Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery - p. 416 36. 25 Managing Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse - p. 428 37. 26 Other Complications of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery - p. 441 38. Part 5 Fecal Incontinence and Defecation Disorders - p. 468 39. 27 Fecal Incontinence - p. 469 40. 28 Constipation - p. 489 41. 29 Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Wound Dehiscence - p. 506 42. 30 Rectal Prolapse - p. 522 43. Part 6 Lower Urinary Tract Disorders - p. 533 44. 31 Overactive Bladder - p. 534 45. 32 Polyuria and Nocturia - p. 558 46. 33 Refractory Overactive Bladder - p. 571 47. 34 Neurourology and Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities - p. 590 48. 35 Voiding Dysfunction in Women - p. 601 49. 36 Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome - p. 619 50. Part 7 Specific Conditions - p. 638 51. 37 Lower Urinary Tract Infection - p. 639 52. 38 Urethral Diverticula - p. 649 53. 39 Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas and Urethral Reconstruction - p. 661 54. 40 Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods - p. 682 55. 41 Urology for the Urogynecologist - p. 691 56. Part 8 Research Methods - p. 705 57. 42 Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research - p. 706 58. Index - p. 729
Comprehensive in scope and practical in approach, Walters & Karram Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, 6th Edition, offers authoritative coverage of everything from basic concepts through to clinical evaluation, testing, and surgical and non-surgical management, equipping you to make the best clinical decisions and optimize outcomes. Uniquely designed to reflect the physician’s decision-making process, and reflecting the most current evidence and clinical protocols, this up-to-date, atlas-style resource provides urogynecology fellows and practitioners, urologists, gynecologic surgeons, and OB/GYNs with the knowledge needed to provide effective patient care.
1. Cover image - p. c 2. Title page - p. iii 3. Copyright - p. iv 4. Contributors - p. v 5. Preface - p. ix 6. Contents - p. xi 7. Video Contents - p. xiii 8. Part 1 Basic Science - p. 1 9. 1 Anatomy of the Lower Urinary Tract, Pelvic Floor, and Rectum - p. 2 10. 2 Embryology and Congenital Anomalies of the Urinary Tract, Rectum, and Female Genital System - p. 22 11. 3 Neurophysiology and Pharmacology of the Lower Urinary Tract - p. 41 12. 4 Physiology of the Pelvic Muscles, Vagina, and Anorectum - p. 54 13. 5 Pathophysiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 74 14. 6 Epidemiology and Psychosocial Impact of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 88 15. 7 Synthetic Mesh and Biologic Grafts: Properties and Biomechanics - p. 101 16. 8 Description and Classification of Female Pelvic Floor Disorders - p. 126 17. Part 2 Evaluation - p. 135 18. 9 Evaluation of Pelvic Floor Disorders: History, Physical Examination, and Office Testing - p. 136 19. 10 Female Sexual Function and Dysfunction: Assessment and Treatment - p. 150 20. 11 Urodynamics: Indications, Techniques, Interpretation, and Clinical Utility - p. 169 21. 12 Endoscopic Evaluation of the Lower Urinary Tract - p. 208 22. 13 Radiologic Studies of the Lower Urinary Tract and Pelvic Floor - p. 220 23. Part 3 Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prelapse - p. 240 24. 14 Stress Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Nonsurgical Management - p. 241 25. 15 Retropubic Operations for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 261 26. 16 Autologous Fascial Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 270 27. 17 Synthetic Midurethral Slings for Stress Urinary Incontinence - p. 283 28. 18 Urethral Injection of Bulking Agents for Intrinsic Sphincter Deficiency - p. 310 29. 19 Surgical Treatment of Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse - p. 319 30. 20 Surgical Treatment of Rectocele and Perineal Defects - p. 337 31. 21 Surgical Treatment of Vaginal Apex Prolapse - p. 356 32. 22 Uterine Conversation for the Surgical Treatment of Uterovaginal Prolapse - p. 385 33. 23 Obliterative Procedures for Pelvic Organ Prolapse - p. 403 34. Part 4 Surgical Complications and Their Management - p. 415 35. 24 Avoiding and Managing Lower Urinary Tract Injuries During Pelvic Surgery - p. 416 36. 25 Managing Mesh Complications After Surgeries for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse - p. 428 37. 26 Other Complications of Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery - p. 441 38. Part 5 Fecal Incontinence and Defecation Disorders - p. 468 39. 27 Fecal Incontinence - p. 469 40. 28 Constipation - p. 489 41. 29 Rectovaginal Fistula and Perineal Wound Dehiscence - p. 506 42. 30 Rectal Prolapse - p. 522 43. Part 6 Lower Urinary Tract Disorders - p. 533 44. 31 Overactive Bladder - p. 534 45. 32 Polyuria and Nocturia - p. 558 46. 33 Refractory Overactive Bladder - p. 571 47. 34 Neurourology and Detrusor Compliance Abnormalities - p. 590 48. 35 Voiding Dysfunction in Women - p. 601 49. 36 Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome - p. 619 50. Part 7 Specific Conditions - p. 638 51. 37 Lower Urinary Tract Infection - p. 639 52. 38 Urethral Diverticula - p. 649 53. 39 Lower Urinary Tract Fistulas and Urethral Reconstruction - p. 661 54. 40 Bladder Drainage and Urinary Protective Methods - p. 682 55. 41 Urology for the Urogynecologist - p. 691 56. Part 8 Research Methods - p. 705 57. 42 Outcomes and Quality-of-Life Measures in Pelvic Floor Research - p. 706 58. Index - p. 729
