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01-05-2011 | Original Article

Which factors determine subjective improvement following pelvic organ prolapse 1 year after surgery?

Authors: Sameh S. S. Lawndy, Kirsten B. Kluivers, Alfredo L. Milani, Mariella I. J. Withagen, Jan C. M. Hendriks, Mark E. Vierhout

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 5/2011

Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

The factors influencing a patient’s subjective improvement 1 year after pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery were studied.

Methods

Women after POP surgery were divided into improved and non-improved group based on their score on the questionnaire Patient Global Impression of Improvement (PGI-I) 1 year after surgery. Anatomical and functional outcomes were assessed as influencing factors for improvement using multivariate logistic regression.

Results

Three hundred eighty-six (386) women were included in the study, of whom 40 (10%) had not subjectively improved. First POP operation, symptoms and bother of genital prolapse and overactive bladder, and anterior compartment anatomy were independent factors related to subjective improvement. A threshold needed to be reached in these parameters.

Conclusions

The first operation was more often associated with subjective improvement, and both anatomical and functional outcomes were of importance. The mere finding of a statistical significant improvement was no guarantee for subjective improvement after POP surgery.

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Title: Which factors determine subjective improvement following pelvic organ prolapse 1 year after surgery?
Authors: Sameh S. S. Lawndy
Kirsten B. Kluivers
Alfredo L. Milani
Mariella I. J. Withagen
Jan C. M. Hendriks
Mark E. Vierhout
Publication date: 01-05-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1321-z

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Which factors determine subjective improvement following pelvic organ prolapse 1 year after surgery?

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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