This review describes our experience with native tissue repair of the visceral pelvic fascia, the perineum, and anal sphincters in women. We propose that complex repair of the pelvic floor should consider vaginal support in all three anatomical Delancey's levels, together with more caudal structures-the external and internal anal sphincters. Original illustrations were created to facilitate the understanding of the complex anatomy of common multi-level defects. As the integrity of connective tissue adds to various aspects of the delicate function of the female pelvic floor, it is complete and as perfect as possible repair is a common goal of both gynecologists and colorectal specialists.

3rd Medical Faculty Charles University Prague Czech Republic

Department of Colorectal General and Oncological Surgery Center of Postgraduate Medical Education Warsaw Poland

Department of Urology 3rd Medical Faculty Prague Czech Republic

Institute for the Care of Mother and Child Prague Czech Republic

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