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01-11-2007 | Original Article

Morbidity associated with posterior intravaginal slingplasty for uterovaginal and vault prolapse

Authors: M. Hefni, N. Yousri, Tarek El-Toukhy, P. Koutromanis, M. Mossa, A. Davies

Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics | Issue 5/2007

Abstract

Objective

This study was carried out to evaluate the safety and efficacy of posterior intravaginal slingplasty (IVS) for upper genital prolapse.

Setting

Gynaecology Department, Benenden Hospital, Kent, UK.

Materials and methods

An observational study was conducted on 127 women, who underwent posterior IVS using the IVS Tunneller (Tyco HealthCare, USS, Norwalk, CT, USA). The indications for surgery were uterovaginal prolapse in 65% and vault prolapse in 35%. Patient follow-up was at 6 weeks, 6 months, 1 year and annually thereafter.

Results

In addition to posterior IVS, hysterectomy was performed in 22 patients, anterior colporrhaphy in 63 patients and transobturator mid-urethral tape insertion in eight patients. The mean operating time was 46 ± 18.5 min and for posterior IVS alone was 27.4 ± 10 min, and the mean peri-operative drop in haemoglobin level was 1.4 ± 0.75 gm/dL. There were no rectal, vesical or ureteric injuries. After a mean follow-up of 14 months (range 2–26 months), upper genital support was maintained in 88%, cystocele formation occurred in 8% and recurrent rectocele was seen in 11%. There was a 17% risk of tape erosion (21/127) and a re-operation rate of 24% (30/127). The risk of tape erosion was related to patient age above 60 years (RR = 1.6, 95% CI 1.02–2.5) and current treatment for diabetes (RR = 4, 95% CI 1.7–9.2). Parity, body mass index, menopausal status, HRT use, hysterectomy and surgeon’s experience were not found to influence tape erosion rate.

Conclusion

Posterior intravaginal slingplasty is a minimally invasive procedure for upper genital prolapse with an acceptable success rate. However, the operation is associated with high vaginal erosion and re-operation rates.

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Title: Morbidity associated with posterior intravaginal slingplasty for uterovaginal and vault prolapse
Authors: M. Hefni
N. Yousri
Tarek El-Toukhy
P. Koutromanis
M. Mossa
A. Davies
Publication date: 01-11-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics / Issue 5/2007
Print ISSN: 0932-0067
Electronic ISSN: 1432-0711
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00404-007-0375-8

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Morbidity associated with posterior intravaginal slingplasty for uterovaginal and vault prolapse

Abstract

Objective

Setting

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Objective

Setting

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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