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International Urogynecology Journal
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal 4/2021

01-04-2021 | Hysterectomy | Commentary

A commentary on “Apical suspension is underutilized for repair of stage IV pelvic organ prolapse: an analysis of national practice patterns in the United States”

Author: Ghazaleh Rostaminia

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2021

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Excerpt

This retrospective study utilized the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database (NSQIP) to assess nationwide utilization of apical suspension procedures for the treatment of complete POP, which by definition involves descent of the vaginal apex. The authors aimed to describe practice patterns in surgical repair of complete uterovaginal prolapse and evaluate patient characteristics associated with various surgical approaches. …
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Title
A commentary on “Apical suspension is underutilized for repair of stage IV pelvic organ prolapse: an analysis of national practice patterns in the United States”
Author
Ghazaleh Rostaminia
Publication date
01-04-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Hysterectomy
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-020-04386-2

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