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Italian validation of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) questionnaire
The use of validated Quality of Life (QoL) questionnaires is useful in the standardization and interpretation process of pelvic floor patient symptoms, due to their functional nature and high prevalence. The P...
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When does oasis cause de novo pelvic floor dysfunction? role of the surgeon's skills
Minorly skilled gynecologists are less likely to repair obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), and this can lead to higher rate of de novo onset of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD). The aim of this study was to...
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Open AccessInvestigation of the evolution of Pd-Pt supported on ceria for dry and wet methane oxidation
Efficiently treating methane emissions in transportation remains a challenge. Here, we investigate palladium and platinum mono- and bimetallic ceria-supported catalysts synthesized by mechanical milling and by...
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Open AccessThe subjective and objective very long-term outcomes of TVT in the COVID era: A 20-year follow-up
Few studies in literature have assessed the long-term durability and mesh-related complications of mid-urethral slings (MUSs). The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of retro-pubic tension-...
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Ten years’ follow-up after iliococcygeus fixation for the treatment of apical vaginal prolapse
Various surgical techniques have been described for vaginal vault prolapse repair, but the best surgical approach is still to be proven. The aim of this study is to report the long-term objective and subjectiv...
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Re: Letter to the editor: Update in native tissue vaginal vault prolapse repair
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Update in fertility-sparing native-tissue procedures for pelvic organ prolapse
Uterine-sparing prolapse surgery has been gaining back popularity with clinicians and patients. Although both prosthetic and native-tissue surgery procedures are described, the latter is progressively regainin...
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Update in native tissue vaginal vault prolapse repair
The lifetime risk of women for undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is estimated to be 11–19%, and 30% of these women will require subsequent reoperation over time. Following hysterectomy, 3.6 pe...
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Letter to the editor: selective episiotomy versus no episiotomy for severe perineal trauma: a systematic review with meta-analysis
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Mid-urethral sling in a day surgery setting: is it possible?
Several studies have shown that immediate catheter removal following pelvic surgery is associated with several advantages. The aim of this case–control study is to compare immediate versus delayed catheter rem...
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3-Year follow-up of tension-free vaginal tape—ABBREVO procedure for the treatment of pure urodynamic stress urinary incontinence: efficacy and adverse effects
The tension-free vaginal tape ABBREVO (TVT-A) is a new surgical procedure for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). However, data reporting medium- and long-term outcomes are lacking. The ...
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Atraumatic childbirth: is it a utopia?
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Vaginal cystocele repair and hysteropexy in women with anterior and central compartment prolapse: efficacy and safety after 30 months of follow-up
The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of vaginal native tissue repair and uterine suspension after a follow-up of at least 1 year.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Pathophysiology and Epidemiology
The pelvic floor is the bottom of the pelvic cavity. It consists of several components: peritoneum, pelvic viscera, endopelvic fascia, levator ani muscles, perineal membrane, and superficial genital muscles. T...
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Urodynamic Prolapse Assessment: When and Why
The role of urodynamic studies (UDS) before prolapse surgery is controversial and remains one of the most debated issues in urogynaecology [1]. POP and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) often coexist as they...
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Comment on the long-term effects of vacuum extraction on pelvic floor function: a cohort study in primipara
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Iliococcygeus fixation for the treatment of apical vaginal prolapse: efficacy and safety at 5 years of follow-up
Sacrocolpopexy is considered the gold standard treatment for vaginal vault prolapse. However, the vaginal approach is very common, with 80–90 % of procedures being performed via this route. The aim of this stu...
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