Complications of Female Incontinence and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Howard B. Goldman MD FACSSection of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive SurgeryGlickman Urologic and Kidney InstituteThe Cleveland ClinicProfessorLerner College of Medicine

• Taxonomy.- Patient Consent and Patient Perception of Complications.- Medico-legal implications.- General Complications .- Anterior Compartment Repair.- Posterior Compartment Repair.- Uterosacral ligament suspension.- Sacrospinous ligament suspension.- Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy Colpocleisis.- Mesh prolapse repair.- Retropubic Bladder Neck Suspension.- Pain related to synthetic slings/mesh.- Fascial.- Synthetic MUS (complications not unique to mesh).- Synthetic MUS (mesh complication).- Minislings.- Urethral Reconstruction.- Urethral Diverticulectomy .- Vesicovaginal and Urethrovaginal Fistula Repair.- Bladder Neck Closure.- Bladder Augmentation.- Anal Sphincteroplasty.- Labioplasty.- Martius Fat Pad Construction.- Bulking Agent Injection.- Sacral Neuromodulation.- Botulinum Toxin.

“The purpose is to provide an updated, exhaustive review of perioperative complications as they relate to specific female pelvic floor reconstructive procedures. … Trainees will find the book to be a useful reference when learning how to navigate preoperative counseling and consent. … Pelvic reconstructive surgeons already in practice will find the book to be an invaluable reminder of potential complications and of the importance of managing patient expectations and conducting an in-depth informed consent.” (Alana Murphy, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2017)