Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is one of the most common hysterectomy indications for benign disease, accounting annually for nearly 20% of hysterectomies in the USA [ 1 , 2 ]. However, in recent years, the necessity of concomitant hysterectomy at the …

The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic floor dysfunction defines pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as descent of the anterior vaginal wall, posterior …

A patient who presents with pelvic organ prolapse desiring surgical correction will often undergo hysterectomy with procedures for reduction of prolapse. One of the most durable of these procedures is sacrocolpopexy with polypropylene mesh. In …

Fibroepithelial stromal polyps are lesions found in the vagina, vulva or less commonly, the cervix. They are found most often in women of reproductive age, or those with a history of hormonal replacement therapy use. Generally, they present as a …

Pelvic organ prolapse in pregnancy is rare, with an incidence of 1 per 13,000 to 15,000 births and 325 reported cases, which has likely increased over time [ 1 , 2 ]. It occurs due to a failure of the supportive ligaments of the uterus [ 3 ]. This …

Uterine prolapse occurs in about 14.2% of women [ 1 ] and is typically managed by vaginal hysterectomy with apical support such as McCall culdoplasty [ 2 ] and sacrospinous ligament (SSLS) or uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS) to decrease risk …

The lifetime risk for undergoing surgery for POP in the USA is currently 13% and the prevalence of POP is estimated to increase by 50% in the future [ 1 , 2 ].

Uterine prolapse is a pelvic organ prolapse disorder that accounts for 43–76% of gynecological patients. Nearly 43% of pelvic organ prolapse occurs in women aged 50–79 years and consists of cystocele, rectocele, and uterine prolapse [ 1 ]. Uterine …

Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition affecting 41–50% of women [ 1 ]. Although it is typically considered a quality of life issue, there have been sporadic reports of severe sequelae [ 2 ]. We present a case of a rare uterine mass that was …

Overactive bladder syndrome (OAB) is a prevalent urogynecological condition that has an unfavorable effect on women's quality of life. This syndrome is composed of urinary frequency, urgency and nocturia with or without urinary incontinence [ 1 ].

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP), as well as urinary incontinence, affect more than 40% of women over the age of 50 years worldwide, has a negative impact on the patient’s quality of life, and a large financial burden upon society to healthcare …

The lifetime risk for prolapse surgery is 18.7% for Danish women [ 1 ] and the number of operations is continually growing [ 2 ]. Various surgical techniques are being performed to treat apical prolapse [ 3 ] with vaginal hysterectomy with …