IUGA is seeking 4 members to join a joint IUGA/AUGS Writing Group to develop an updated terminology report on the reporting of outcomes of surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse.
TIMELINE
October 2026 – March/April 2028 (approx. 18 month)
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by 11:59pm UTC on Monday September 7, 2026.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The objective of this project is to update the standardized terminology for reporting outcomes of surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse.
The original IUGA/ICS joint terminology report, published in 2012, provided guidance on the data that should be reported when evaluating outcomes of pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Since its publication, a number of important studies and consensus documents have further developed our understanding of clinically meaningful definitions of prolapse and of success and failure following prolapse surgery.
The updated report will incorporate these developments and provide contemporary recommendations for reporting outcomes, including patient-reported outcomes, anatomic measures, retreatment, timelines, and other factors relevant to defining and reporting surgical success and failure.
The report will also take into consideration the updated Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) system currently under development.
CONTRIBUTOR EXPECTATIONS
Writing Group members will be expected to:
- Participate actively in the collaborative development of the report.
- Maintain regular communication with the Writing Group and participate in virtual meetings as required.
- Complete assigned sections, reviews, and other contributions within agreed deadlines.
- Review and provide feedback on drafts throughout the development process.
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest in accordance with applicable policies.
HOW TO APPLY
- Submit your letter of interest and CV to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 7, 2026 - Complete the online Disclosure Form by September 7, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by 11:59pm UTC on September 7, 2026.
We encourage IUGA members with relevant expertise and experience in pelvic organ prolapse surgery research to apply and contribute to this important collaborative project.
REFERENCES
1. TOOZS-HOBSON P, FREEMAN R, BARBER M, et al. An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for reporting outcomes of surgical procedures for pelvic organ prolapse. Neurourol Urodyn 2012;31:415-21.
2. KHODER W, HOM E, GUANZON A, ROSE S, HALE D, HEIT M. Patient satisfaction and regret with decision differ between outcomes in the composite definition of success after reconstructive surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2017;28:613-20.
3. COLLINS SA, O'SHEA M, DYKES N, et al. International Urogynecological Consultation: clinical definition of pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J 2021;32:2011-19.
4. JELOVSEK JE, GANTZ MG, LUKACZ ES, et al. Subgroups of failure after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and associations with quality of life outcomes: a longitudinal cluster analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021;225:504.e1-04.e22.
5. JELOVSEK JE, GANTZ MG, LUKACZ E, et al. Success and failure are dynamic, recurrent event states after surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2021;224:362.e1-62.e11.
6. KOWALSKI JT, BARBER MD, KLERKX WM, et al. International urogynecological consultation chapter 4.1: definition of outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Int Urogynecol J 2023;34:2689-99.
7. BUMP RC, MATTIASSON A, BO K, et al. The standardization of terminology of female pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic floor dysfunction. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996;175:10-7.