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Introduction: and hypothesis. We evaluated different bladder parameters using Transperineal Ultrasound (TPUS) in patients with apical pelvic organ prolapse undergoing lateral suspension or sacropexy. Methods: We included 73 cases with 37 cases in lateral suspension (LS) group and 36 cases in sacropexy group. We enrolled cases with apical prolapse stage 2 or higher according to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification system (POP-Q). Evaluation done of all cases using TPUS preoperatively and at 6, 12 and 18 months follow-up visits. Results: In LS group we found significant differences postoperatively in bladder neck height (Dy distance) at Valsalva and rest (P value < 0.001 in both) and in β angle at Valsalva and rest (P value < 0.001 in both). There was significant improvement in PVR (P value < 0.001). In sacropexy group we found no significant differences postoperatively in bladder neck height at Valsalva (P value 0.07) or in β angle at Valsalva (P value 0.097). There was significant improvement in PVR (P value 0.006). In between the 2 groups, there was better improvement in LS group than sacropexy group in bladder neck height at rest (P value 0.001) and in β angle both at Valsalva and rest (P value < 0.001 & 0.002 respectively). There was no significant difference in PVR, bladder wall thickness or bladder neck funnelling. Conclusion: LS and sacropexy showed good postoperative improvement in some bladder parameters using TPUS with better improvement in bladder neck height in LS. Clinical Trial Registration: Clinical trial ID: NCT03772691. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BackgroundDetermination of the learning curve of new techniques is essential to improve safety and efficiency. Limited information is available regarding learning curves of different techniques in laparoscopic pelvic floor surgery.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the learning curve of two operative techniques, laparoscopic lateral suspension (LLS) and laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (LSC).Material and methodsWe conducted a prospective study to assess the learning curve of LLS and LSC by implementing a structured urogynecologic surgical training program with the use of pelvic trainers for our urogynecology fellow. The fellow was an experienced urogynecologic surgeon, but was laparoscopic suturing and dissection naive at the beginning of the study. She was required to assist in 20 laparoscopic urogynecologic surgeries and undertake laparoscopic suturing and knot tying training with mesh positioning on a laparoscopic trainer for 4 h/week during the trial period. After the completion of this structured training program, the fellow performed LLS and LSC under the supervision of an experienced subspecialist as the primary surgeon. Linear regression analysis was used to compare the data of LLS and LSC learning curves. Subjective pre- and post-operative evaluation of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and pelvic floor disorders was undertaken preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively using the PFDI-20-Quality of Life validated questionnaire. Follow-up was scheduled 12 months after the surgery and performed by a skilled urogynecologist. Objective cure was defined as Pelvic Organ Prolapse-Qualification (POP-Q) stage

It has been stated that the effectiveness of pectopexy method for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is similar to sacrocolpopexy. We aimed to search the effects of pectopexy method to the quality of life, sexual function and urinary incontinence. Thirty-one patients who were operated for POP with the technique of laparoscopic pectouteropexy/pectocolpopexy between January 2016 and November 2017 were included the study. Exclusion criteria were pelvic inflammatory disease, suspect of malignancy, pregnancy, prior POP or continence surgery. Quality of life inventories were (P-QOL, PISQ-12, UDI-6, IIQ-7) recorded preoperatively and at the postoperative third month. Results were compared statistically. The percentage of patients with menopause was 67.7% (n=21) and with reproductive term was 32.3% (n=10). Mean prolapse related quality of life inventory (P-QOL) score was 83.45 ± 8.7 (64–98) preoperatively and 8.61 ± 6.4 (0–23) postoperatively (p

Background. Pelvic prolapse is a common reason of gynaecological visits. Predispositions of genital prolapse comprise oestrogen deficiency, vaginal labour, congenital connective tissue dysplasia, etc. Specific approaches and treatments for genital prolapse are priority developments in gynaecological surgery.Objectives. Assessment of the safety and efficacy of variant techniques for pelvic prolapse surgical correction depending on its type and clinical manifestations.Methods. A total of 188 women were examined and treated surgically. The patients were divided in three cohorts by type of prolapse. Cohort 1 contained 108 patients with a pronounced defect of pubocervical fascia having mesh implants; cohort 2 — 65 patients without pronounced fascial defect having urethral slings and native-tissue corrections; cohort 3 — 15 prolapse patients having sacrovaginopexy for longer reproductive health.Results. Two complications were observed: 1000-mL blood loss requiring internal iliac arteries ligation and haemotransfusion; 300-mL blood loss with pelvic haematoma opening and drainage. Postoperative period without peculiarities in all cohorts. Two patients developed vaginal mucosal erosion up to 1 cm in one month. One-year clinical monitoring in all cohorts showed an improvement in functional and anatomical outcomes.Conclusion. Genital prolapse requires a personalised approach, which contributes to patient compliance and reduces postoperative complications and recurrences. Mesh implants improve surgical outcomes in patients with severe defects of pubocervical fascia, and urethral slings are effective in urinary incontinence.

Objective: To report the perioperative adverse events associated with nerve-preserving sacropexy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair and to identify risk factors that could predict possible adverse events.Materials and Methods: A total of 768 women who underwent sacropexy for POP repair performed by one surgeon using the same technique, beyond the learning curve, over a 10-year period, between January 1st 2007 and December 31st 2016.Methods: The medical records of 768 women were reviewed for age, body mass index (BMI), tobacco use, previous surgeries (for POP and incontinence, abdominal surgeries in general), operating time, duration of hospitalization and perioperative events at time of surgery and 6 weeks postoperatively. Additionally, the complications were classified according to the Clavien-Dindo grading system and the Charlson Age Comorbidity Index (CACI) was evaluated for the patients.Results: Between January 1st 2007 and December 31st 2016, 768 patients underwent sacropexy for POP. 27 (3.5%) adverse events occurred intra- and post-operative within 6 weeks after surgery. In univariate and multivariate analyses, only comorbidity and concomitant posterior colporrhaphy are significantly associated with complications.Conclusions: Surgeon's experience and a standardized technique minimize the risk of perioperative adverse events. The data on complications we found can be used to guide effective consent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objetivo: describir la histerosacropexia por laparoscopia y sus resultados a corto plazo, en una serie de pacientes con prolapso apical puro y contraindicación para histerectomía. Institución: UnidaddeCirugíaEndoscópicaGinecológica, Clínica del Prado, Medellín, Colombia. Diseño: reporte de cuatro pacientes con prolapso apical puro y deseo de conservación uterina. Variables para medir: edad, indicación de cirugía, tiempo quirúrgico, sangrado estimado, complicaciones intraoperatorias, tiempo de hospitalización, incidencia de disfunción urinaria, defecatoria o sexual, aparición de incontinencia urinaria posoperatoria, complicaciones atribuibles a la malla, incidencia de recaídas, tasa de curación subjetiva, tasa de curación objetiva, satisfacción con el procedimiento, incidencia de embarazos después de cirugía. Resultados: edad promedio: 53 años; tiempo quirúrgico: 67 minutos (60-75); pérdida sanguínea: 30 cc (10-50); tiempo promedio de hospitalización: 15 horas (6-24); no hubo complicaciones intraoperatorias. En el seguimiento durante 12 meses en promedio (8-17) no hay recidivas ni signos de disfunción urinaria, defecatoria o coital en las pacientes sexualmente activas. No hay casos de incontinencia urinaria posoperatoria. Las pacientes están satisfechas con la intervención realizada. Aún no hay ningún embarazo. Conclusiones: la histerosacropexia laparoscópica podría ser una alternativa viable en nuestro medio para el tratamiento de pacientes con prolapso apical puro y contraindicación para histerectomía. Se requieren series mayores para determinar su papel en la práctica clínica.Objective: describing the laparoscopic hysterosacropexy technique and short-term results in 4 patients with apical prolapse in whom hysterectomy was contraindicated. Setting: gynecological endoscopy unit, Clínica del Prado, Medellín, Colombia. Sample: four patients with apical prolapse wishing for uterine conservation or having contraindication for hysterectomy. Methods: reviewing medical records, follow-up visits and telephone questionnaire. Main outcomes: age, indication for surgery, operating time, estimated blood loss, intra-operative complications, hospitalization time, incidence of postoperative urinary, defecatory or sexual dysfunction, developing urinary incontinence, mesh-derived complications, prolapse recurrence, subjective cure rate, objective cure rate, satisfaction, pregnancies after surgery. Results: mean age was 53 (39-71), 67 minutes mean time(60-75) spent in surgery, 30 cc mean estimated blood loss (10-50) and 15 hours mean hospitalisation time (6-24). There were no intra-operation complications. There have been no recurrences of prolapse or any evidence of urinary, defecatory or costal dysfunctions in sexually-active patients during mean follow-up period (12 months). All patients were completely satisfied with the operation result. No pregnancies have been recorded to date. Conclusions: laparoscopic hysterosacropexy could be a valid alternative in our setting for treating patients suffering apical prolapse having contraindication for hysterectomy. Further studies are needed for establishing its role in clinical practice.

Genital prolapse and its associated pathological manifestations represent a significant health problem among elderly female population. Posterior vaginal fornix syndrome belongs to the category of mistreated or ignored pathologies, and it has a significant negative impact on the patients' quality of life. Posterior vaginal fornix syndrome symbolizes a complex pathophysiological manifestations classically defined by the triad: micturition imperiosity, nocturia and chronic pelvic pain. Clinical and paraclinical examination allows a proper identification of the perineal defect which leads to the symptomatolgy appereance. Modern treatment of posterior vaginal fornix syndrome is the reconstructive surgery of the perineum that restores the perineal anatomy. Reconstructive surgical techniques final objectives are an improvement in urinary and feces continence, disappearance of the chronic pelvic pain and an improved sexual life of the patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Sacral colpopexy is a well established method of vaginal prolapse correction. Although it is capable of restoring the physiologic axis of the vagina, this method also bears some serious operative risks []. The aim of the study was to compare the laparoscopic sacral colpopexy with a laparoscopic bilateral fixation of the vagina/cervix to the iliopectineal ligaments via a PVDF-mesh (pectopexy). Methods: This part of a single-center randomized prospective clinical trial (Canadian Task Force Classification) compared the short-term operative outcome of laparoscopic sacropexy and pectopexy. We evaluated the operating time, blood loss, hospital stay duration, occurrence of major complications, episodes of constipation, urinary retention, de novo urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, body mass index and postoperative Creactive protein values. The 1-year follow up examination will be carried out to evaluate the occurrence of relapse as well as late complications. Local symptoms and sexual activity will be evaluated using a German version of the ICIQ Vaginal Symptoms Questionnaire. Results: We carried out 43 pectopexies and 40 sacropexies in conjunction with other laparoscopic and/or vaginal procedures, as indicated. No major complications occurred in both groups during the hospital stay. There were no significant differences in the body mass index, average age, hospital stay duration and occurrence of constipation. The average operating time (43.1 vs. 52.1 min) and blood loss (4.6 vs. 15.3 ml) were significantly lower in the pectopexy group ( p < 0.001). Conclusion: Although laparoscopic pectopexy cannot yet be generally recommended as an alternative to sacropexy until the follow-up data is obtained, the new method can be considered in patients where the presacral preparation bears a higher risk of injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sacropexy is the gold standard surgery for the management of apical genital prolapse, registering a high success rate for anatomical correction. Objective. We aimed to evaluate the intraoperative incidents and the remote results regarding sacropexy. Materials and method. The prospective study was carried out between April 2012 and August 2018, and included 156 cases. We have performed abdominal sacropexy with three attachment point varieties of the mesh: vaginal cuff, cervical cuff, and cervix in cases with uterus preservation. Results. The mean patient age was 66.69±6.4 years old (39-81 years old). The intraoperative incidents were difficult posterior detachment of the peritoneum due to endometriosis or chronic inflammation – 15 cases, low aortic bifurcation with reduced attachment area to the presacral space – 24 cases, thin presacral ligament – 7 cases, presacral bleeding – 20 cases, and ureter near the margin of the presacral peritoneal breach. The immediate postoperative complications included: one occlusion after four days (epigastric hernia), one case of subperitoneal vaginal cuff hematoma, and one patient with mesh externalization one month after surgery, following sexual intercourse. Out of 31 patients with preoperative stress incontinence, 14 had a simultaneous suburethral sling surgery with sacropexy. Three cases needed subsequent suburethral sling fixation. Remote results: one case of deep posterior pain, a 73-year-old patient with mesh erosion, and three cases at 6 and 12 months with central anterior compartment prolapse. Conclusions. The preoperative patient counseling is important. The possibility of erosion caused by the mesh and the anatomical failure over time are not confirmed by this study. We observed three relapse cases – anterior compartment prolapse. We suggest postponing the procedure for urinary incontinence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]