This special series on “The Pelvic Floor and Anorectal Disorders” is edited by Dr. Lucia Oliveira, Dr. Steven D. Wexner and Dr. Sarah A. Vogler. This Special Series aims to discuss the main anorectal disorders of the pelvic floor.
Review Article
Pelvic floor anatomy
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of fecal incontinence
Obstructed defecation syndrome
Best conservative options for fecal incontinence
Update on neuromodulation for fecal incontinence
New concepts in the pathophysiology of fecal incontinence
Methods of anorectal physiology
Imaging modalities for pelvic floor disorders
Best approaches to rectal prolapse
The role of sphincter repair for fecal incontinence
Disclosure:
The series “The Pelvic Floor and Anorectal Disorders” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery without any sponsorship or funding. Lucia Oliveira, Steven D. Wexner and Sarah A. Vogler served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.