Lower Urinary Tract and Sexual Function in Women Following Surgery for Colorectal Disorders

This is a prevalence study evaluating lower urinary tract, prolapse, bowel, and sexual symptoms in women with a colorectal disorder who are planning to undergo surgery.

The purpose of this study is to identify the number of women who complain of lower urinary tract and bowel problems, including frequency, urgency, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pain with intercourse, and other sexual problems prior to undergoing surgical management for a colorectal disorder.

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Key information

Conditions

Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Colorectal Disorders Digestive System Diseases Fecal Incontinence Female Urogenital Diseases Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Genital Diseases Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Intestinal Diseases Male Urogenital Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rectal Diseases Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Signs and Symptoms Urinary Incontinence Urination Disorders Urogenital Diseases Urologic Diseases Urological Manifestations

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Orange, California, 92868, United States

About this study

Lower urinary tract symptoms, including urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, urgency, frequency, fecal incontinence, as well as sexual dysfunction, are directly affected by surgery for colorectal disorders. Increased risk of injury to the urinary tract is a recognized complication of pelvic surgery. These risks are related to the radical nature of pelvic surgery used to treat certain colorectal disorders, including colorectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel disease.

Few studies have looked at the incidence of lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction in patients with colorectal conditions before and after surgery.

The primary goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms in women undergoing surgery for colorectal ocnditions. We also want to describe the prevalence of these symptoms in different colorectal disorders, and how pelvic surgery impacts these symptoms.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Female subjects with a diagnosis of a colorectal disorder, including rectal prolapse, inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and colorectal malignancies planning to undergo surgery
Females have English as a primary language

Exclusion criteria

Subjects less than 18 years of age
Subjects unable to give informed consent or complete the validated questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Irvine

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Apr 28, 2008
Registry last updated: Jul 15, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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