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

01-04-2021 | Commentary

Commentary on long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of Le Fort colpocleisis for the treatment of severe pelvic organ prolapse

Authors: Kaitlin Renkosiak, Alexandra Dubinskaya

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2021

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Excerpt

The incidence of pelvic organ prolapse continues to rise secondary to an aging female population, leading to associated decrease in quality of life among affected women. While there are various surgical interventions aimed at correcting prolapse, each procedure carries different rates of efficacy and patient satisfaction. The Le Fort procedure can be used to correct prolapse but is classically restricted to women no longer desiring vaginal intercourse. Wang et al. in their study strived to quantify both efficacy and patient satisfaction associated with Le Fort colpocleisis. …
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Title
Commentary on long-term efficacy and patient satisfaction of Le Fort colpocleisis for the treatment of severe pelvic organ prolapse
Authors
Kaitlin Renkosiak
Alexandra Dubinskaya
Publication date
01-04-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2021
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-020-04432-z

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