Latest Advances in Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue aims to address the pressing issues surrounding female lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), including pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI). Despite significant advancements in research, there remain core problems to be solved, such as understanding the multifactorial etiology of these conditions, improving diagnostic accuracy and refining treatment modalities to enhance patient outcomes. In the current era in which women grow older, there will be more women suffering from pelvic floor disease. They will increasingly rely on healthcare as they are motivated to continue their work, informal care and leisure time. The increasing costs associated with healthcare and the reduction in the number of healthcare professionals mean that we need to treat all women in a suitable manner, including the need for prevention. The scope of this Special Issue encompasses a broad array of topics, including, but not limited to, epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnostic techniques, treatment strategies and patient outcomes related to female LUTSs. By mobilizing contributions from diverse research disciplines, including gynecology and obstetrics, urology, physiotherapy, general surgery and basic science, this Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange, ultimately advancing our understanding and management of these complex and prevalent conditions in women.

Dr. Marianne Koch
Dr. Rufus Cartwright
Dr. Kim W.M. Van Delft
Guest Editors

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• pelvic organ prolapse
• urinary incontinence
• overactive bladder syndrome
• stress urinary incontinence
• postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction
• bladder dysfunction
• obstetric anal sphincter injury
• lower urinary tract dysfunction