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01-02-2011 | Original Article

Outcome of transvaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery with Prolift after a median of 2 years’ follow-up

Authors: Wen-Chu Huang, Tzu-Yin Lin, Hui-Hsuan Lau, Shwu-Shiuang Chen, Ching-Hung Hsieh, Tsung-Hsien Su

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 2/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This study seeks to analyze the medium- to long-term outcome of transvaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery using the Prolift™ system for pelvic organ prolapse.

Methods

Sixty-five patients who underwent pelvic floor reconstruction using Prolift™ were followed for 1 to 3 years postoperatively. Assessment included pre- and postoperative Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) stage, Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) scores.

Results

The overall anatomic success rate was 97% after a median of 24.5 months and 94% for the 34 women followed for more than 2 years. POP-Q stage, UDI-6, and IIQ-7 scores all improved significantly after surgery. Complications included one bladder perforation (1.5%) and one bowel perforation (1.5%), prolonged catheterization in four patients (6%), and mesh erosion in one (2%). Eight received blood transfusion (12%).

Conclusions

Prolift™ surgery yielded a good anatomical outcome and satisfactory symptom improvement that appeared to be durable after 2 years.

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Title: Outcome of transvaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery with Prolift after a median of 2 years’ follow-up
Authors: Wen-Chu Huang
Tzu-Yin Lin
Hui-Hsuan Lau
Shwu-Shiuang Chen
Ching-Hung Hsieh
Tsung-Hsien Su
Publication date: 01-02-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 2/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1259-1

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Outcome of transvaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery with Prolift after a median of 2 years’ follow-up

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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