Current Advances in Understanding and Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women characterized by the prolapse of the pelvic organs into or through the vaginal canal, causing significant discomfort and impacting quality of life. The condition often results from weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue, usually due to childbirth, aging, or other factors that increase intraabdominal pressure. Despite advances in the treatment of POP, the complex mechanisms behind its development and the most effective treatment strategies remain the subject of ongoing research.

This Research Topic aims to explore the different dimensions of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), from innovative diagnostic methods to new treatment modalities. Submissions may include conservative approaches, surgical techniques, and long-term outcomes associated with these treatments. We are also seeking studies investigating the underlying pathophysiology of POP and the development of new devices or surgical procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes while preventing recurrence.
We encourage you to share your feedback with us in the following areas:
1. Long-term outcomes of patients after surgery: Studies have focused on understanding the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent surgical intervention for POP and strategies to improve surgical outcomes.
2. Clinical evaluation and early diagnosis: Research aimed to improve the clinical evaluation and early diagnosis of appendicitis, helping to recognize the condition in its early stages and improve treatment strategies.
3. Clinical Management of POP: Discuss the different management techniques, including physiotherapy, pessary use, and lifestyle modifications, to provide comprehensive care for patients with POP.
4. New imaging modalities: Development and evaluation of advanced imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and assessment of POP severity, facilitating personalized treatment planning.
5. Innovative Surgical Techniques and Devices: Research into new surgical methods and medical devices that provide better outcomes and reduce recurrence rates, improving patients’ quality of life.
6. Pathophysiology and mechanistic insights: Basic research examining the mechanisms underlying pelvic floor muscle prolapse, including genetic, biochemical, and biomechanical factors that contribute to weakened pelvic floor muscle support.
7. Interactions between pelvic structures and pelvic organ prolapse: Studies examining how interactions between different pelvic structures contribute to pelvic organ prolapse and its symptoms, providing insights into more targeted therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: Pelvic organ prolapse, Clinical evaluation, Long-term results, New imaging methods, Surgical techniques, Pathophysiology, Clinical trials

Important note: All work within this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which it is submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to refer an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women characterized by the prolapse of the pelvic organs into or through the vaginal canal, causing significant discomfort and impacting quality of life. The condition often results from weakening of the pelvic floor muscles and connective tissue, usually due to childbirth, aging, or other factors that increase intraabdominal pressure. Despite advances in the treatment of POP, the complex mechanisms behind its development and the most effective treatment strategies remain the subject of ongoing research.

This Research Topic aims to explore the different dimensions of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), from innovative diagnostic methods to new treatment modalities. Submissions may include conservative approaches, surgical techniques, and long-term outcomes associated with these treatments. We are also seeking studies investigating the underlying pathophysiology of POP and the development of new devices or surgical procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes while preventing recurrence.
We encourage you to share your feedback with us in the following areas:
1. Long-term outcomes of patients after surgery: Studies have focused on understanding the long-term outcomes of patients who underwent surgical intervention for POP and strategies to improve surgical outcomes.
2. Clinical evaluation and early diagnosis: Research aimed to improve the clinical evaluation and early diagnosis of appendicitis, helping to recognize the condition in its early stages and improve treatment strategies.
3. Clinical Management of POP: Discuss the different management techniques, including physiotherapy, pessary use, and lifestyle modifications, to provide comprehensive care for patients with POP.
4. New imaging modalities: Development and evaluation of advanced imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and assessment of POP severity, facilitating personalized treatment planning.
5. Innovative Surgical Techniques and Devices: Research into new surgical methods and medical devices that provide better outcomes and reduce recurrence rates, improving patients’ quality of life.
6. Pathophysiology and mechanistic insights: Basic research examining the mechanisms underlying pelvic floor muscle prolapse, including genetic, biochemical, and biomechanical factors that contribute to weakened pelvic floor muscle support.
7. Interactions between pelvic structures and pelvic organ prolapse: Studies examining how interactions between different pelvic structures contribute to pelvic organ prolapse and its symptoms, providing insights into more targeted therapeutic approaches.

Keywords: Pelvic organ prolapse, Clinical evaluation, Long-term results, New imaging methods, Surgical techniques, Pathophysiology, Clinical trials

Important note: All work within this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which it is submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to refer an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.