Principles and Practice of Urogynaecology

Despite the wide prevalence of urogynaecological problems, in clinical practice, there is a paucity of specialists that are skilled in the management of these conditions. The recognition of the need for a specialist to deal with these specific problems ha

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Principles and Practice of Urogynaecology

A Tamilselvi • Ajay Rane Editors

Principles and Practice of Urogynaecology

Editors A Tamilselvi, MRCOG Reproductive Medicine and Women’s Health Chennai India

Ajay Rane, OAM, FRANZCOG, FRCOG Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology James Cook University Townsville Australia

ISBN 978-81-322-1691-9 ISBN 978-81-322-1692-6 DOI 10.1007/978-81-322-1692-6 Springer New Delhi Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London

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Dedicated to my family and the quietly suffering women the world over. Ajay Rane This book is dedicated to my parents – my father, whose only dream has been to see me as a doctor, and my mother, supporting me all the way through – and to all my teachers. A Tamilselvi

Foreword

Urogynaecology as a subspecialty is a relatively new field in India. Approximately one-third of gynaecological practice involves women presenting with complaints relating to pelvic floor problems. Urogynaecology involves not only vaginal surgery but conservative and medical management of pelvic organ dysfunction as well. An understanding of both the anatomy and physiology of pelvic organs is essential for optimal