Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Following Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Recommendation from Scientific Literature.

ABSTRACT: Background: POP surgery improves anatomical support and quality of life, but urinary, bowel, sexual, and pain issues are common after surgery. The role of rehabilitation in addressing these problems is recognized, though not yet clearly defined. Objective: This scoping review aims to map the clinical evidence on conservative rehabilitation interventions for urinary, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain after POP surgery. Methods: In accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines, we included randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, observational studies, and systematic reviews relevant to post-surgical rehabilitation options frequently encountered in clinical settings, including pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT), physiotherapy, and multimodal programs. Meta-ana

SUBMITTER: Lamberti G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12898687 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature