[Female urology: review of the development in the past 5 decades].

[Female urology: review of the development in the past 5 decades]. Aktuelle Urol. 2019 Feb;50(1):39-55 Authors: Neymeyer J, Moldovan DE, Miller K, Weinberger S Abstract Urogynaecology is a highly specialised interdisciplinary medical field. It aims to investigate and treat functional, static, endocrine and sexual disorders of the genitourinary system and pelvic area in a sustainable and holistic manner.The "Urological Functional Diagnostics and Female Urology" working group of the German Urologist Academy was founded in 1977. It focuses on developing and updating diagnostics and clinical therapy, contributing to urogynaecological guidelines as well as establishing programmes for further education.Urinary incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders are increasing for demographic reasons. Rising socio-cultural expectations of women require more effective treatments using methods that guarantee success and a low level of complications.Milestones in urogynaecology include the introduction and further development of minimally-invasive surgical procedures such as tension-free vaginal tape (TVT) systems, laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques, the development of a modern complication management, more targeted drug therapies, and the possibilities of modern functional diagnostics including pelvic floor sonography and MRI examinations.Classic surgical techniques such as colposuspension or colposacropexy and vaginal native tissue repair ...
Source: Aktuelle Urologie - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Tags: Aktuelle Urol Source Type: research