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Pelvic Floor Disorders A Multidisciplinary Textbook Second Edition

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Pelvic Floor Disorders

Giulio A. Santoro  •  Andrzej P. Wieczorek Abdul H. Sultan Editors

Pelvic Floor Disorders A Multidisciplinary Textbook Second Edition

Editors Giulio A. Santoro Tertiary Referral Pelvic Floor and Incontinence Center, IV°Division of General Surgery Regional Hospital, Treviso University of Padua Padua Italy

Andrzej P. Wieczorek Department of Pediatric Radiology Medical University of Lublin Children’s University Hospital Lublin Poland

Abdul H. Sultan Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Reconstruction Unit Croydon University Hospital St George’s University of London London UK

ISBN 978-3-030-40861-9    ISBN 978-3-030-40862-6 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40862-6 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland

This book is dedicated to all the patients, some of whom have suffered whilst allowing us to learn and improve our skills

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Foreword

It is indeed a deep honor to be asked to provide a foreword to this comprehensive book on pelvic floor disorders. The editors Santoro, Wieczorek, and Sultan—a colorectal surgeon, a radiologist, and urogynecologist—form a unique multidisciplinary team. Together they have successfully unraveled the complexities of the pelvic floor by holistically dealing with every aspect: urogynecology, urology, colorectal surgery, radiology, physical therapy, gynecology, and oncology. The authors are carefully selected experts in t