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World J Obstet Gynecol. May 10, 2013; 2(2): 16-20
Published online May 10, 2013. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v2.i2.16
Published online May 10, 2013. doi: 10.5317/wjog.v2.i2.16
Role of bariatric surgery in the pelvic floor disorders
Christos Iavazzo, Iaso, Maternity Hospital, 14231 Athens, Greece
Author contributions: Iavazzo C solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Christos Iavazzo, MD, MSc, PhD, Iaso, Maternity Hospital, 38, Seizani Str., Nea Ionia, 14231 Athens, Greece. christosiavazzo@hotmail.com
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Received: December 17, 2012
Revised: February 21, 2013
Accepted: March 22, 2013
Published online: May 10, 2013
Processing time: 167 Days and 20 Hours
Revised: February 21, 2013
Accepted: March 22, 2013
Published online: May 10, 2013
Processing time: 167 Days and 20 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Pelvic floor disorders are very frequent among women. Weight loss can help them to achieve urinary and faecal continence again. In this narrative review, the possible mechanisms of pelvic floor disorders in obese women, their symptoms and the role of bariatric surgery in changing their quality of life are presented.