Sacrocolpopexy without concomitant posterior repair improves posterior compartment defects

Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct. 2008 Sep;19(9):1267-70. doi: 10.1007/s00192-008-0628-5. Epub 2008 May 22.

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine posterior compartment topography 1-year after sacrocolpopexy (SC). Women who had SC without concomitant anterior or posterior repairs for symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse (POP) were included. Vaginal topography was assessed at baseline and 1-year postoperatively using POP quantification (POPQ). At baseline, 24% had stage IV POP, 68% stage III, and 8% stage II. One year after surgery, 75% had stage 0/I POP, 24% stage II, and 1% stage III. 112 (75%) were objectively cured (stage 0 or I POP). Anterior compartment was the most common site of POP persistence or recurrence (Ba >/= stage II in 23 women) followed by posterior compartment (Bp >/= stage II in 12 women) and apex (C >/= stage II in 2 women). In 1-year follow-up, SC without concomitant posterior repair restores posterior vaginal topography in the majority of women with undergoing SC.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Prolapse
  • Statistics, Nonparametric
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Uterine Prolapse / surgery*