Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2019 Sep;62(5):307-312. 10.5468/ogs.2019.62.5.307.

Surgical decision making for symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse: evidence-based approach

• Jeon MJ

• KMID: 2456825
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2019.62.5.307

Abstract

Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP), and a variety of procedures can be performed to correct POP. When deciding on the proper surgical procedure, the surgeon must take into consideration the individual patient's risk for surgical complication and prolapse recurrence and her preference. This review will discuss the key issues faced in the surgical decision-making process for POP and recommendations based on the current scientific evidence.

Keyword

Decision making; Pelvic organ prolapse; Surgery

MeSH Terms

Decision Making*
Pelvic Organ Prolapse*
Prolapse
Recurrence

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