1. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with bone anchor fixation: short-term anatomic and functional results.
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Withagen, Mariëlla, Vierhout, Mark, Mannaerts, Guido, and Weiden, Robin
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LAPAROSCOPIC surgery , *PELVIC organ prolapse , *GENITOURINARY diseases , *ILEUM surgery , *DEFECATION disorders - Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis: The aim of this study was to evaluate short-term anatomic and functional outcomes and safety of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with bone anchor fixation. Methods: A prospective cohort study of women undergoing laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy between 2004 and 2009. Anatomic outcome was assessed using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification score (POP-Q). Functional outcomes were assessed using the Urogenital Distress Inventory, Defecatory Distress Inventory, and the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire preoperatively and at 6 months postoperatively. The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to test differences between related samples. Results: Forty-nine women underwent laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy. The objective success rate in the apical compartment was 98%, subjective success rate was 79%. One mesh exposure (2%) was found. One conversion was necessary due to injury to the ileum. Conclusions: Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with bone anchor fixation is a safe and efficacious treatment for apical compartment prolapse. It provides excellent apical support and good functional outcome 6 months postoperatively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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