Reliability of health-related quality-of-life measures 1 year after surgical procedures for pelvic floor disorders
Article Abstract:
The reliability and validity of condition-specific health-related quality-of-life measures are assessed in women that were treated surgically for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. The condition-specific health-related quality-of-life assessment is found to be reliable and valid in women after surgical procedures for pelvic floor disorders.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2005
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Controversies and uncertainties: Abdominal versus vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Article Abstract:
Two randomized controlled trials are discussed for comparison of the vaginal and abdominal routes for the pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. Counseling regarding the risk, benefits and alternatives for surgically appropriate options is recommended for each woman before undergoing restorative surgery.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2005
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Controversies and uncertainties: Abdominal versus vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Article Abstract:
Two randomized controlled trials are discussed for comparison of the vaginal and abdominal routes for the pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery. Counseling regarding the risk, benefits and alternatives for surgically appropriate options is recommended for each woman before undergoing restorative surgery.
Publication Name: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0002-9378
Year: 2005
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