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Published on: October 25, 2024
Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: an observational study of functional and anatomical outcomes
Natalia Price1, Alex Slack, Simon R Jackson
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK. natalia.price@doctors.org.uk
Introduction And Hypothesis:
the aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, in particular its effect on female sexual function.
Methods:
a retrospective observational study of women undergoing laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy between February 2005 and March 2009 was undertaken. Pelvic organ support was assessed objectively using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification scale (POP-Q). Functional outcomes were assessed using the International Consultation on Incontinence questionnaire for vaginal symptoms (ICIQ-VS), both preoperatively and at 6-36 months postoperatively.
Results:
eighty-four women with a mean age of 65 years (range, 49-78 years) were studied. At follow-up in clinic, all women had good vault support (mean point C, -8.9; range, 10 to -8). Subjective improvements in prolapse symptoms and sexual well-being were observed with significant reductions in the respective questionnaire scores.
Conclusions:
our results confirm previous findings that laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy is a safe and efficacious surgical treatment for post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse. It provides excellent apical support and good functional outcome with overall improvement in sexual function.
