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View article: Vitamin D and calcium status in preeclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension
Vitamin D and calcium status in preeclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension Open
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are major causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, and nutritional factors such as vitamin D and calcium have been proposed as modifiable risks; therefore, we investigated the associatio…
View article: Should we abandon the use of transvaginal mesh in woman’s pelvic floor reconstructive surgery? — 10 years of experience in the field of vaginal pelvic floor surgery
Should we abandon the use of transvaginal mesh in woman’s pelvic floor reconstructive surgery? — 10 years of experience in the field of vaginal pelvic floor surgery Open
In most cases of symptomatic POP, vaginal native tissue repair is a safe and effective primary treatment. Based on the reoperation rate and the functional outcome we have not found any evidence of benefits from augmenting surgical prolapse…
View article: Vitamin D and calcium levels related to bone mineral density during pregnancy and postpartum
Vitamin D and calcium levels related to bone mineral density during pregnancy and postpartum Open
Bone mineral density (BMD) is crucial for bone strength, with even a modest decrease significantly elevating fracture risk. Calcium imbalance during pregnancy contributes to BMD loss, as maternal stores are mobilized to support fetal skele…
View article: Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula—A Histological and Immunohistochemical Study
Influence of Platelet-Rich Plasma on Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula—A Histological and Immunohistochemical Study Open
Vesicovaginal fistula is a cause of deterioration in the quality of life. It is a communication between the bladder and vagina resulting in the uncontrollable leakage of urine through the vagina. Recently, regenerative methods have been us…
View article: Platelet Rich Plasma in Gynecology—Discovering Undiscovered—Review
Platelet Rich Plasma in Gynecology—Discovering Undiscovered—Review Open
Regenerative medicine combines elements of tissue engineering and molecular biology aiming to support the regeneration and repair processes of damaged tissues, cells and organs. The most commonly used preparation in regenerative medicine i…
View article: Perioperative and Long-Term Anatomical and Subjective Outcomes of Laparoscopic Pectopexy and Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension for POP-Q Stages II–IV Apical Prolapse
Perioperative and Long-Term Anatomical and Subjective Outcomes of Laparoscopic Pectopexy and Sacrospinous Ligament Suspension for POP-Q Stages II–IV Apical Prolapse Open
The aim of this paper was to analyze perioperative and long-term outcomes in 114 women undergoing surgery for POP-Q ≥ 2 apical prolapse: sacrospinous ligament colpo/hysteropexy (SSLF/SSHP)—61; laparoscopic pectopexy (LP)—53. Validated ques…
View article: The Urogynecology Section of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians Guideline for the diagnostic assessment of pelvic organ prolapse
The Urogynecology Section of the Polish Society of Gynecologists and Obstetricians Guideline for the diagnostic assessment of pelvic organ prolapse Open
Due to inconclusive data, the scope of the diagnostic process for POP is individualized for each patient and depends on patient-reported symptoms, initial diagnostic findings, surgical history, management plan, availability of the equipmen…
View article: Quality of Sexual Life after Native Tissue versus Polypropylene Mesh Augmented Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
Quality of Sexual Life after Native Tissue versus Polypropylene Mesh Augmented Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery Open
There are still controversies around reconstructive surgeries used in POP treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the QoSL after VNTR vs. TVM surgery due to POP via the use of PISQ-12 and FSFI questionnaires. The study included a g…
View article: Reliability of the Polish Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and Assessment of Sexual Function before and after Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reconstructive Surgery—A Prospective Study
Reliability of the Polish Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) and Assessment of Sexual Function before and after Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reconstructive Surgery—A Prospective Study Open
It is estimated that 31–44% of all patients with symptomatic POP and/or UI suffer from sexual dysfunction. We aimed to validate the PISQ-12 in pre-and postmenopausal women and to assess the sexual function before and after POP reconstructi…
View article: Radiation-Induced Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula—Treatment with Adjuvant Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and Martius Flap Placement—Case Report and Review of Literature
Radiation-Induced Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula—Treatment with Adjuvant Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection and Martius Flap Placement—Case Report and Review of Literature Open
Vesicovaginal fistula is the non-physiological connection between the urinary bladder and vagina. This results in continuous urine leakage. In developed countries, the prevalence of this condition is low and affects (mainly) women with a h…
View article: Urogynaecological Symptoms among Oncological Survivors and Impact of Oncological Treatment on Pelvic Floor Disorders and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. A Six-Month Follow-Up Study
Urogynaecological Symptoms among Oncological Survivors and Impact of Oncological Treatment on Pelvic Floor Disorders and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms. A Six-Month Follow-Up Study Open
It has been widely underlined that both gynaecological malignancies and urogynaecological disorders are often associated with high stress and have a negative impact on the quality of life and psychological well-being of women affected. Kno…
View article: Urine Proteomic Study in OAB Patients—Preliminary Report
Urine Proteomic Study in OAB Patients—Preliminary Report Open
Overactive bladder (OAB) is defined by International Urogynecological Association (IUGA)/ International Continence Society (ICS) as urinary urgency, usually accompanied by frequency and nocturia, with or without urgency urinary incontinenc…
View article: Identification of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire—IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR) Cutoff Scores for Impaired Sexual Function in Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders
Identification of the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire—IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR) Cutoff Scores for Impaired Sexual Function in Women with Pelvic Floor Disorders Open
The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the cutoff scores for sexual dysfunction in disease-specific Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire—IUGA Revised (PISQ-IR) for women with pelvic floor disorders (PFD).…
View article: Platelet-Rich Plasma as Adjuvant Therapy for Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula: A Prospective Case Series
Platelet-Rich Plasma as Adjuvant Therapy for Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula: A Prospective Case Series Open
Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is the nonphysiological communication between the bladder and vagina, and surgical closure is the gold treatment standard. Despite that successful closure occurs in around 85% of patients after the first repair,…
View article: Can Intradetrusor OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections Alter Heart Function in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmia?
Can Intradetrusor OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections Alter Heart Function in Patients with Cardiac Arrhythmia? Open
The prevalence of overactive bladder (OAB) increases with age and can be associated with other co-morbidities, such as cardiac arrhythmia. Unfortunately, commonly used anticholinergic drugs for OAB can affect the cardiovascular system, lea…
View article: Candida lusitaniae – a case report of an intraperitoneal infection
Candida lusitaniae – a case report of an intraperitoneal infection Open
Candida lusitaniae is a rare opportunistic yeast which is known for its resistance to amphotericin B (AmB). It is responsible for about 19.3% of all infections caused by non-Candida albicans species, and for about 1.7% of all cases of geni…
View article: Biological markers with potential clinical value in endometrial cancer — review of the literature
Biological markers with potential clinical value in endometrial cancer — review of the literature Open
Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is the most common malignancy of the female genital tract encountered in western countries, making it the fourth most common cancer in women. The incidence of uterine cancer is on the rise throughout the develope…
View article: Urinary retention in female OAB after intravesical Botox injection: who is really at risk?
Urinary retention in female OAB after intravesical Botox injection: who is really at risk? Open
Elderly and/or multiparous women are at increased risk of urinary retention after intravesical 100-U Botox injections. The risk of new onset urine retention in our study has completely disappeared 2 weeks after Botox injections. Based on o…
View article: When and how should we treat cesarean scar defect — isthmocoele?
When and how should we treat cesarean scar defect — isthmocoele? Open
The reported number of cesarean sections in Poland is approximately 30% and is associated with increasing number of early and late complications. The myometrial discontinuity at the site of previous cesarean section is known in the literat…
View article: Power morcellation for women undergoing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy — safety of procedure and clinical experience from 426 cases
Power morcellation for women undergoing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy — safety of procedure and clinical experience from 426 cases Open
The incidence of unintended endometrial carcinoma in morcellated uterus after LASH was relatively small. However, careful pre-operative counseling should be undertaken in order to exclude the possibility of any malignant disease in uteri a…
View article: Hysterectomy trends for benign indications over a 15-year period in an academic teaching center in Poland: a retrospective cohort study
Hysterectomy trends for benign indications over a 15-year period in an academic teaching center in Poland: a retrospective cohort study Open
Less invasive techniques of hysterectomy (LASH, SAH), which are the preferred choice at the 2nd Department of Gynecology (Lublin), are safe and effective options of treating benign conditions. We are of the opinion that these ap-proaches s…
View article: Case of spontaneous tubal stump pregnancy after adnexectomy
Case of spontaneous tubal stump pregnancy after adnexectomy Open
Ectopic pregnancy is a significant problem in women of childbearing potential and affects up to 2% of them. The most common ectopic pregnancy localization is the ampullary area of the Fallopian tube. Patient with spontaneous ectopic pregna…