Diagnosis of female urethral diverticulum using pelvic floor ultrasound and comparison with voiding cystourethrogram (imaging study)
ConclusionsIn clinical practice, VCUG has a lower sensitivity than PFUS. Based on these results, we recommend the usage of dynamic PFUS as part of a non-invasive work-up. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - September 13, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Comparison of long-term bowel symptoms after laparoscopic radical hysterectomy versus abdominal radical hysterectomy in patients with cervical cancer
ConclusionsPatients with cervical cancer who underwent ARH may be more likely to develop symptoms related to constipation than those who underwent LRH. This finding has to be interpreted with caution owing to the study design. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - September 12, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Physicians ’ perspectives on using a patient decision aid in female stress urinary incontinence
ConclusionsThe majority of physicians would use a PDA for female SUI. We identified facilitators and barriers that can be used when developing and implementing such a PDA. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - September 12, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Body mass index and complications after obstetric anal sphincter injury, 8 weeks postpartum
ConclusionsUrinary incontinence is more common,  whereas AI is less common among overweight and obese women than in primiparous women with a BMI<24.9, 8 weeks after an OASI. The new finding, that overweight women report less AI than normal-weight women, merits further study. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - September 9, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

What is the role of the multidisciplinary team meeting in primary prolapse surgery and are alternative formats acceptable?
ConclusionsMultidisciplinary team discussion changes management in a minority of primary prolapse cases. Similar MDT decisions are produced by virtual and remote paper formats, although the latter had the lowest concordance of opinions. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - September 9, 2022 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research