Prevalence of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Women After Pelvic Radiotherapy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Radiotherapy for pelvic malignancies is associated with UI and overactive bladder symptoms. Bowel and sexual dysfunction were heterogeneous, but defecatory urgency increased over time. Limitations include heterogeneity in follow-up and study methods. Routine assessment and proactive multidisciplinary care are needed to mitigate morbidity and improve quality of life.
Authors
- Constanza Deyanu Alvear Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9170-0218)
- C. Riccetto
- Anna Karoline Lopes Rocha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7849-589X)
- Maria P. Volpato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6111-9978)
- Simone Botelho Pereira
- Cassia Raquel Teatin Juliato
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (BR)
- Universidade Federal de Alfenas (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Urogynecology Journal
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-026-06557-z
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00