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01-04-2010 | Original Article

Transvaginal polypropylene mesh versus sacrospinous ligament fixation for the treatment of uterine prolapse: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Authors: Eliana Duarte Lopes, Nucélio Luiz de Barros Moreira Lemos, Silvia da Silva Carramão, Jacqueline Leme Lunardelli, José Maria Cordeiro Ruano, Tsutomu Aoki, Antonio Pedro Flores Auge

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The objective of this study was to compare the anatomical and quality of life outcomes of a posterior polypropylene mesh kit versus sacrospinous ligament fixation at the time of hysterectomy for the treatment of uterine prolapse.

Methods

Thirty-two women aged 50 to 75 years with stage III or IV (pelvic organ prolapse quantification system/International Continence Society) uterine prolapse were randomized into two groups (group 1: polypropylene mesh, Nazca R®, Promedon, Cordoba, Argentina; group 2: sacrospinous ligament fixation).

Results

At 12-month follow-ups, we observed the same anatomical results in both groups. The median operating time, intraoperative blood loss, and perioperative complications were also equal in both groups. There were five cases (35.71%) of mesh erosion, and prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall (cystocele) occurred in 50% of the patients.

Conclusions

Similar anatomical and quality of life outcomes were observed with polypropylene mesh and sacrospinous ligament fixation for the treatment of uterine prolapse. Complication rate was higher in the mesh group.

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Title: Transvaginal polypropylene mesh versus sacrospinous ligament fixation for the treatment of uterine prolapse: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Eliana Duarte Lopes
Nucélio Luiz de Barros Moreira Lemos
Silvia da Silva Carramão
Jacqueline Leme Lunardelli
José Maria Cordeiro Ruano
Tsutomu Aoki
Antonio Pedro Flores Auge
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-009-1052-1

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Transvaginal polypropylene mesh versus sacrospinous ligament fixation for the treatment of uterine prolapse: 1-year follow-up of a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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