During recent decades, more than 100 surgical procedures have been
proposed to treat pelvic organ prolapse, and surgeons are still
searching for the ideal approach. Although generally accepted guidelines
and algorithms are still lacking, careful preoperative work-up and
patient selection can serve as a sound basis for tailored surgery. In
this comprehensive book, leading experts from around the world provide a
detailed, up-to-date overview of the diagnostic and surgical approaches
employed in patients with prolapse of the middle or posterior pelvic
floor compartment. Each surgical technique is explained step by step
with the aid of instructive figures. Guidance is also included on the
management of surgical complications and of recurrent disease - aspects
that are too frequently overlooked in the scientific literature. This
book will prove essential reading for all who are interested in
functional colorectal disorders of the pelvic floor and will represent a
unique and invaluable source of knowledge for general surgeons,
colorectal surgeons, and urogynecologists, whether in training or
practice.