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Authors: Kapoor, D. S.; Sultan, A. H.; Thakar, R.; Abulafi, M. A.; Swift, R. I.; Ness, W.

Source: Colorectal Disease, Volume 10, Number 2, February 2008 , pp. 118-123(6)

Abstract:

Objective

To identify symptom clusters, management strategies and survey patient satisfaction in our combined multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic (PFC). Method

Retrospective cohort study, patient satisfaction questionnaire. Sample: Secondary and tertiary referrals with complex pelvic floor disorders. Main outcome measures: symptom clusters and treatment received; patient satisfaction. Results

A total of 113 new cases over a 3-year period. There were two main symptom clusters: (i) obstructed defaecation with rectoceles (n = 55); of these, 23 had abdominal sacrocolpopexy with rectopexy, six had transvaginal rectocele repairs; and (ii) of the 33 with double incontinence, 10 had anal sphincter repairs, five had tension-free vaginal tapes and two had colposuspensions. Patient satisfaction audit: 73% found the care to be excellent/good, 12% satisfactory and 6% unsatisfactory. Conclusion

Combined PFCs led to a more pragmatic approach in treating patients' symptoms. Combined surgery was undertaken in one-fourth of patients and is associated with cost savings and a single recuperation period. Overall, patients rated this service very highly.

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Management of complex pelvic floor disorders in a multidisciplinary pelvic floor clinic