An Updated on Urogynecology

Dear Colleagues,

Over the years, interest in anatomical and functional disorders affecting the genitourinary and colo-proctological apparatus has increased in relation to the advancement in scientific knowledge, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, and a greater awareness among women to these pathologies.

Dysfunctions of the pelvic floor conclude anatomical alterations (prolapse of the bladder, uterus and rectum in various combinations), urinary distress (retention and incontinence) and bowel activity (constipation and incontinence). These disorders are often associated with health costs and decreased quality of life that can reduce self-esteem and prevent a complete individual expression in social settings.

In light of this, as Guest Editors, we aim to attract a collection of reviews with a special emphasis, where appropriate, on multidisciplinary management of urogynecological and colo-proctological dysfunctions. All review articles concerning diagnostic, therapeutic, pharmacological and/or surgical and rehabilitative approaches will be welcomed and considered by our editorial team.

We wish you all and your families to stay safe and well!  We are welcome you to  contribute related papers to us, to discuss the latest research and new ideas in the field. 
 

Prof. Gabriele Tonni, Dr. ssa Daniela Viviani and Dr. Ettore Bellanca

Guest Editors

Manuscripts should be submitted via our online editorial system at https://imr.propub.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to start your submission. Manuscripts can be submitted now or up until the deadline. All papers will go through peer-review process. Accepted papers will be published in the journal (as soon as accepted) and meanwhile listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, reviews as well as short communications are preferred. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office to announce on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts will be thoroughly refereed through a double-blind peer-review process. Please visit the Instruction for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) in this open access journal is 1500 USD. Submitted manuscripts should be well formatted in good English.