Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan,Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan,Faculty of Medicine, College of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, Taipei, TaiwanInterests: urogynecology; stress urinary incontinence; urgency urinary incontinence; overactive bladder; interstitial cystitis; minimally invasive pelvic reconstructive surgery; mid-urethral sling
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, TaiwanInterests: urogynecology; stress urinary incontinence; urgency urinary incontinence; overactive bladder; interstitial cystitis; minimally invasive pelvic reconstructive surgery; mid-urethral sling
Dear Colleagues,
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) are significant women's health issues that affect a large portion of the female population. The lifetime risk of POP is estimated to be 20% by the age of 80, while the prevalence rate of SUI can reach up to 40% in Western countries, affecting approximately half of all women at some point in their lives. In addition, overactive bladder with urgency urinary incontinence is also a major issue for women's health.
Given the importance of these conditions, this special issue invites articles that address the prevalence, therapy, and risk factors associated with urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Contributions from researchers and clinicians in the field are welcomed, and high-quality manuscripts are sought to advance our understanding of these conditions. With this special issue, we hope to provide valuable insights and approaches for the prevention, management, prevalence and risk factors of urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
Dr. Wei-Ting Chao and Dr. Huann-Cheng Horng
Guest Editors
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- Open Access EditorialPrevalence, Treatments and Risk Factors of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary IncontinenceWei-Ting Chao, Peng-Hui Wang, Huann-Cheng HorngClin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2023, 50(8), 163; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.ceog5008163(This article belongs to the Special Issue Prevalence, Therapy and Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse)52Downloads175Views
- Open Access Original ResearchEffects of Extracorporeal Magnetic Wave Pelvic Floor Therapy Combined with PFMT on Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Patients with Postpartum Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: A Prospective Randomized TrialJinghui Xu, Zhihua Shi, Yan ChenClin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2023, 50(7), 151; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.ceog5007151(This article belongs to the Special Issue Prevalence, Therapy and Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse)64Downloads171Views
- Open Access Original ResearchComparison of Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy and Vaginal Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation Techniques Applied Concomitantly in Patients Undergoing Vaginal or Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal Pelvic ProlapseÖmer Ünal, Ozan KaradenizClin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2023, 50(5), 110; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.ceog5005110(This article belongs to the Special Issue Prevalence, Therapy and Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse)33Downloads205Views
- Open Access ReviewRobotic versus Vaginal Surgery for Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Comprehensive ReviewNikita Alfieri, Giorgia Gaia, Stefano Terzoni, Margarita Afonina, Anna Maria MarconiClin. Exp. Obstet. Gynecol. 2022, 49(12), 266; https://doi.org/10.31083/j.ceog4912266(This article belongs to the Special Issue Prevalence, Therapy and Risk Factors for Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse)40Downloads183Views