PROLOG: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Each of the 6 units of PROLOG addresses a major area in obstetrics and gynecology and consists of two parts--an assessment book and a critique book. Put your knowledge to the test and earn 14 CME credits for this volume!

This edition contains a critique book and an assessment book. The assessment for this edition is available online, and can be purchased at acog.org/prologexam.

On completion, users of this unit should be able to:

• Discuss normal pelvic anatomy and physiology and how alterations in anatomy and physiology contribute to development of pelvic floor disorders
• Identify the pathophysiologic and epidemiologic factors that contribute to pelvic floor disorders in women
• Associate symptom bother and quality of life impact of different pelvic floor disorders, determine appropriate diagnostic workups, and select accurate diagnoses
• Associate pelvic floor symptoms with corresponding signs on examination and testing to ensure accurate diagnoses
• Discuss the alternative surgical and nonsurgical treatment options for pelvic floor disorders and identify common complications of therapy
• Apply knowledge of anatomy and appropriate surgical techniques in the surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders