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The Role of Hysterectomy in Genitourinary Prolapse

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Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Part of the book series: Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions ((UNPFD))

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Abstract

Currently the role of hysterectomy in the surgical strategy of POP repair remains controversial. This is a topic of discussion in the scientific world, and many studies that would like to make light on the situation are coming out in the next years.

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  1. Urogynecology Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

    Maurizio Serati M.D.

  2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fornaroli Hospital, Magenta, Italy

    Paola Sorice

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  1. Department of Urology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy

    Vincenzo Li Marzi

  2. Urogynecology Unit, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy

    Maurizio Serati

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Serati, M., Sorice, P. (2018). The Role of Hysterectomy in Genitourinary Prolapse. In: Li Marzi, V., Serati, M. (eds) Management of Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Urodynamics, Neurourology and Pelvic Floor Dysfunctions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59195-7_12

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