Five-year outcome of uterus sparing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse repair: a single-center experience

Int Urogynecol J. 2011 Mar;22(3):287-92. doi: 10.1007/s00192-010-1342-7. Epub 2010 Dec 9.

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis: The study aims to report an extended follow-up of our case series of sacrohysteropexy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Methods: Fifty-five patients with symptomatic POP underwent uterus sparing surgery. All patients were followed up for 1, 3, 6 and 12 months and then annually. Objective success was defined as a well-supported cervix and no vaginal prolapse stage ≥ 2. Subjective success was no prolapse-related symptoms or voiding disorder.

Results: The mean follow-up was 60 ± 34 months. Anterior compartment prolapse (cystocele) stage ≥ 2 was present in four out of 52 patients (7.7%), while posterior compartment prolapse (rectocele) stage ≥ 2 was present in three (5.7%). Voiding symptoms were resolved in 42 out of 45 patients (93.4%) and storage symptoms in 30 out of 36 (83.3%); one patient reported de novo urgency. Sexual activity was maintained in 28 out of 29 patients (95.5%). Four patients showed de novo stress urinary incontinence.

Conclusion: Our findings support the use of uterus preservation, with significative objective and subjective outcomes in treating POP.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Middle Aged
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / physiopathology
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / surgery*
  • Sexual Behavior / physiology
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterus / physiology*