This article will discuss the history of pelvic organ prolapse surgery which dates back to Hippocrates as detailed in an article from Current Urology Reports titled Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: a Historical Perspective by Yanina Barbalat and Hari Tunuguntla (2012 13: 256-261). The surgical treatments have evolved radically through the ages for pelvic organ prolapse which is a relatively common condition resulting in over 400,000 surgeries for the condition annually.

Most of us have encountered drivers who are talking on a cell phone, texting, driving recklessly or too fast for the road conditions, or engaging in any number of other distractions which take critical attention away from the road and other drivers.

Following the recall of Stryker’s Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implant systems in July of 2012, many recipients of the hip implant systems were left feeling helpless, not knowing where to seek information and help. The website Drug Watch notes that the recall of the two Stryker hip implant devices may have been influenced by the many “adverse event reports” received by the FDA regarding these implants.

This article discusses the historical procedures in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Based on an article in Current Urology Reports titled Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Historical Perspective by Yanina Barbalat and Hari Tunuguntla (2012 13:256-261), it is clear that surgical treatments for this disorder have shown a radical evolution through the ages.

This article will discuss the early history of surgical techniques for women who suffered pelvic organ prolapse. An article from Current Urology Reports titled Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Historical Perspective by Ynina Barbalat and Hari Tunuguntla (2012 13:256-261) details the history and surgical procedures involved in pelvic organ prolapse.