A Surgeon for the Pelvic Floor: Dream or Reality?

Abstract

As surgeons, we have evolved from barber surgeons to superspecialists. In the future, the pelvic floor surgeon will be even more specialized and most likely cross-trained so there is true understanding of all aspects of pelvic floor disease. Probably more importantly, there will be a team for the pelvic floor, and pelvic floor problems will be addressed by a true multidisciplinary team with the surgeon as a major stockholder in this process. All aspects of care will evolve to comprehensively consider the entire pelvis along with the entire GI tract and nervous input. This chapter reflects my crystal ball for the future care of our pelvic floor patients.