Pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence remain a clinical challenge as they
have unclear pathophysiology and suboptimal treatments. These common pelvic floor …

The vagina is an important organ of the female reproductive system that has been largely
understudied in the field of biomechanics. In recent years, some research has been …

Pelvic organ prolapse is characterized as the descent of the pelvic organs into the vaginal
canal. In the USA, there is a 12% lifetime risk for requiring surgical intervention. Although …

Smooth muscle cells contribute to the mechanical function of various soft tissues, however,
their contribution to the viscoelastic response when subjected to multiaxial loading remains …

Objective To evaluate the impact of prolapse meshes on vaginal smooth muscle structure
(Va SM) and function, and to evaluate these outcomes in the context of the mechanical and …

The ability of the vagina to contract gives rise to a set of active mechanical properties that
contribute to the complex function of this organ in-vivo. Regional differences in the …

Objective We aimed to characterize the effect of vaginal or abdominal mesh insertion and of
different collagen augmentation of polypropylene mesh in a sheep model. Outcome …

Pelvic organ prolapse, the descent of the pelvic organs from their normal anatomical
position, is a common condition among women that is associated with mechanical …

The improvement of the waste management efficiency and sustainability in the electronics
sector requires the disassembly and reuse of valuable electronic components, instead of …

The vagina plays a critical role in supporting the pelvic organs and loss of support leads to
pelvic organ prolapse. It is unknown what microstructural changes influence prolapse …