Laparoscopic sacral suture hysteropexy for uterine prolapse
Hannah G Krause, Judith T W Goh, Kate Sloane, Peta Higgs, Marcus P Carey
International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction 2006, 17 (4): 378-81
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This study aims to describe and review a new method of uterine conservation in pelvic reconstruction for women with uterine prolapse. This is a prospective study of women who have undergone laparoscopic sacral suture hysteropexy. Structured questions, visual analogue patient satisfaction score (VAS), and vaginal examination were undertaken. Follow-up was performed by non-surgical reviewers. From July 2001 until August 2003, a total of 81 women underwent laparoscopic sacral suture hysteropexy for uterine prolapse. At a mean of 20.3 months follow-up, 76 women (93.8%) were available for questioning and 57 (70.3%) attended for examination. Sixty-five women (87.8%) had no symptoms of pelvic floor prolapse, 54 women (94.7%) had no objective evidence of uterine prolapse, and 61 women (82.4%) were satisfied with their surgery (VAS > or = 80%). Laparoscopic sacral suture hysteropexy attaches the posterior cervix to the sacral promontory via the right uterosacral ligament. Follow-up data of laparoscopic sacral suture hysteropexy indicate it to be an effective method in the management of uterine prolapse.
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