Urogynecology/reconstructive pelvic surgery

This is a sub-specialty of urology and gynecology. The international Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is a global body for professionals those who are practicing in the field of urogynecology, female pelvic medicine, and reconstructive surgery. IUGA also provides educational opportunities for urogynecologists both online and in-person, develops terminology and standardization for the field. The other international organization is ICS (International Continence Society) which strives to improve the quality of life for people affected by urinary, bowel and pelvic floor disorders through education, and research.

In some countries this sub-speciality is also known as the Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive surgery. The urogynecologist manages clinical problems associated with dysfunction of the pelvic floor and bladder. The pelvic floor disorders affect the reproductive organs, bladder and bowels. Some common disorders include. Urinary incontinence, pelvic organs prolapse and faecal incontinence.  Some conditions treated in urogynecology practice include:

Female genital prolaspse

Enterocele

Cystocele

Fecal incontinence

Lichen planus

Lichen sclerosus

Overactive bladder

Pelvic organ prolapse

Rectocele

Urinary incontinence

Urinary retention

Vaginal agenesis

Vaginal septum

Vesicocutaneous fistula

Vesicouterine fistula

Voiding difficulties

Viscovaginal fistula etc….

Speciality treatments available include:

Abdominal reconstruction

Behavioural modification

Biofeedback

Dietary modification

Fascial grafts

Laparoscopic reconstruction

Pessary

Pelvic floor re-education

Relaxation techniques

Robotic reconstruction

Urethreal injections

Vaginal reconstruction etc…

 

Related conferences:

Robotic Surgery 2018, Summit on May 21-22, 2018 Tokyo, Japan

Anesthesiology-2018, Conference on November 15-16, 2018 Dubai, UAE

Surgery Asia Pacific 2018, Meeting on November 27-28, 2018 Singapore

Bariatric Surgery 2018, Conference on March 15-16, 2018 Barcelona, Spain

Anesthesiology 2018, Conference on September 17-18. 2018 Dubai, UAE

Surgery Congress-2018, on August 27-28, 2018 Tokyo, Japan

Surgeons-2018, Meeting on November 22-24, 2018 Romania

Gynecology Congress 2018, on August 22-23, 2018 Tokyo, Japan

Gynecologic Congress 2018, on July 23-24, 2018 Rome, Italy

Breast Pathology 2018, Conference on June 25-26, 2018 Vancouver, Canada

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