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Aim: To study the impact of the use of glue instead of some laparoscopic sutures, on the operative time, the morbidity, and the short-term anatomical and functional results in the laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSCP)., Patients and Methods: Thirty-two patients underwent a LSCP at Poissy-St-Germain-en-Laye University Hospital. The fixation of prostheses was made either exclusively by sutures (Group S), or by associating sutures (on traction sites) and biological glue (GroupC). Comparison was made after pairing on the number of prostheses associated surgery. Patients' satisfaction was assessed thanks to the validated PGI-I questionnaire., Results: The mean operative time (178.7 [Group S] vs 173.1 minutes [Group C]) and the mean hospital stay (3.94 [Group S] vs 3.31 days [Group C]) were not significantly different. Anatomical results (POP-Q) and the mean satisfaction rate in the short-term were similar in both groups (1.67 [Group S] vs 1.30 [Group C]. Morbidity was also similar in both groups; no serious complications have been experienced., Discussion and Conclusion: The use of the glue in the LSCP did not significantly reduce the operative time. However, the use of glue for the adhesion of prostheses in addition to sutures has shown its safety and efficacy compared to the conventional technique (sutures exclusively) since the morbidity, the anatomical results and satisfaction rate are identical in the short-term. A study involving a larger number of patients with a longer follow-up seems necessary., (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Actually, the choice of surgical approach for pelvic organ prolapse repair depends more on surgeon experience rather than patients characteristics. Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy seems to offer complete repair, low morbidity and satisfactory anatomic and functional results. This technique requires specially trained and experienced surgeons and optimal operative conditions. To improve feasibility of laparoscopic sacral colpopexy, we propose a simplified operative strategy to optimise this complex procedure.

Abstract: Actually, the choice of surgical approach for pelvic organ prolapse repair depends more on surgeon experience rather than patients characteristics. Laparoscopic sacral colpopexy seems to offer complete repair, low morbidity and satisfactory anatomic and functional results. This technique requires specially trained and experienced surgeons and optimal operative conditions. To improve feasibility of laparoscopic sacral colpopexy, we propose a simplified operative strategy to optimise this complex procedure. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Many surgical procedures for the repair of pelvic organ prolapse are used nowadays. Reconstructive pelvic surgery continues to evolve while surgeons continue to search the definitive surgical cure and have to choose the most appropriate procedures for their patients. Concerning the vaginal approach procedures, there is an increasing interest in the use of synthetic meshes which are at present widely used for surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse. Prosthetic repair seems to be more reliable, especially when native tissues are of poor quality. The use of synthetic meshes may also simplify surgical procedures and reduce operative duration and morbidity. Material must be inert, permanent and resistant to infection. Based on authors'' and other researchers'' published experimental and clinical experience, polypropylene is assumed to be the most appropriate material for the vaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse. However, since no standardized outcome measure is available, it is difficult to compare the results of surgical procedures. Only in recent studies, the subjective cure rates (patient satisfaction and outcome) have been assessed as well as the objective cure rates determined by the investigators. The subjective cure rate is probably more influenced by the functional outcome and sexual activity than by the anatomical result. Continuous evaluation is necessary to study replacement synthetic materials which should improve the rate of prolapse recurrence and reduce the risk of complications. Randomized controlled trials are required to determine which surgical procedures and type of prosthesis are most suitable. This review evaluates the properties of prosthetic materials, their complications and the most common procedures involved in the use of meshes for pelvic reconstructive surgery. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]