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01-08-2015 | Original Article

Transvaginal repair of stage III–IV cystocele using a lightweight mesh: safety and 36-month outcome

Authors: Renaud de Tayrac, Majid Brouziyne, Gérard Priou, Guy Devoldère, Gérard Marie, Joël Renaudie

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 8/2015

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The aim of this study was to assess the 36-month safety and efficacy of a lightweight polypropylene mesh used for the transvaginal repair of stage III–IV cystocele.

Methods

A multicenter prospective cohort study was performed. Preoperative assessment included an interview and evaluation with the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) system. Inclusion criteria were stage III–IV cystocele and no contraindications for mesh use. A lightweight (28 g/m²) four-arm transobturator polypropylene mesh was used for the study. Pre- and postoperative symptoms and quality of life were assessed using the Urinary Symptoms Measurement (MHU), Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20), Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7), and Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12). The main endpoint was mesh safety. Secondary endpoints were anatomic (Ba point ≤ −1) and functional success.

Results

In all, 111 patients with a mean age of 67 ± 9 years (range 47–89) were included in the study, and 94 (84.7 %) were included in the analysis. Two intraoperative complications occurred (one bladder and one rectal injury, 2.2 %). Medium-term analysis of 79 patients (84 %) after 36 months showed a satisfaction rate of 98.7 % (78/79), a mesh contraction rate of 5.1 % (4/78), only one case of vaginal mesh exposure (1.3 %), no cases of chronic pelvic pain, and a postoperative dyspareunia rate of 2.8 % (1/36). The anatomic success rate of cystocele repair was 75/79 (94.9 %) and a highly significant improvement was noted for symptoms and on quality of life questionnaires. Overall, 7/79 patients (8.9 %) were reoperated, including 1 for hemorrhage, 1 for vaginal mesh exposure, 3 for stress urinary incontinence, and 2 for cystocele recurrence (2.5 %).

Conclusion

Transvaginal cystocele repair using a lightweight transobturator polypropylene mesh was safe and efficient in the medium term. Long-term data and comparative studies are needed.

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Title: Transvaginal repair of stage III–IV cystocele using a lightweight mesh: safety and 36-month outcome
Authors: Renaud de Tayrac
Majid Brouziyne
Gérard Priou
Guy Devoldère
Gérard Marie
Joël Renaudie
Publication date: 01-08-2015
Publisher: Springer London
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 8/2015
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2659-z

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Conclusion

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