Relevant Articles

The following articles have been deemed by members of the IUGA Fellows, Trainees, and Early Career Professionals Committee to be of the utmost importance in the field of urogynecology.

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An International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/International Continence Society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for female pelvic floor dysfunction.*

Haylen, B.T., de Ridder, D., Freeman, R.M. et al. Int Urogynecol J (2010) 21: 5.

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An international Urogynecological association (IUGA)/international continence society (ICS) joint report on the terminology for the assessment of sexual health of women with pelvic floor dysfunction.*

Rogers, R.G., Pauls, R.N., Thakar, R. et al. Int Urogynecol J (2018) 29: 647.

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Association of Delivery Mode With Pelvic Floor Disorders After Childbirth

Blomquist JL, Muñoz A, Carroll M, Handa VL. Association of Delivery Mode With Pelvic Floor Disorders After Childbirth. JAMA. 2018;320(23):2438–2447.

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Current trends and future perspectives in pelvic reconstructive surgery

Aubé, M., & Tu, L. M. (2018). Current trends and future perspectives in pelvic reconstructive surgery. Women’s Health.

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FIGO review of statements on use of synthetic mesh for pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence.

Ugianskiene, A. , Davila, G. W., Su, T. and , (2019), Int J Gynecol Obstet, 147: 147-155.

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In pursuit of patient-centered innovation: The role of professional organizations*

Thakar, R., Cundiff, G.W. In pursuit of patient-centered innovation: The role of professional organizations. Int Urogynecol J (2020)

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Indications for Pelvic Examination

Evans D, Goldstein S, Loewy A, Altman AD. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2019 Aug;41(8):1221-1234.

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Joint position statement on the management of mesh-related complications for the FPMRS specialist*

Rardin, C.R., Duckett, J., Milani, A.L. et al. Joint position statement on the management of mesh-related complications for the FPMRS specialist. Int Urogynecol J (2020)

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Joint report on terminology for surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse*

Meriwether, K.V., Gold, K.P., de Tayrac, R. et al. Joint report on terminology for surgical procedures to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J (2020)

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Joint report on the terminology for surgical procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence in women*

Collins, S.A., Swift, S. et al. Joint report on the terminology for surgical procedures to treat stress urinary incontinence in women. Int Urogynecol J (2020)

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Medical student self-reported confidence in obstetrics and gynaecology: development of a core clinical competencies document.

Pierides et al. BMC Medical Education 2013 13:62.

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Mindfulness for surgeons

Fernando et al. ANZ J Surg 84 (2014) 722–724

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Pelvic floor examination performed by medical students: a model to obtain consent.

Santhirakumaran S., Kalkat H.S., Sonagara V.J. Advances in Medical Education and Practice:Volume 2019, Issue 10, 7-10