Vaginal prolapse repair: suture repair versus mesh augmentation: a urology perspective

The ideal procedure for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair would be associated with a low chance of long-term anatomic recurrence in the corrected compartment and should not predispose the patient to de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or POP in other compartments. The procedure should also improve the woman's quality of life and subjective symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, it should be safe, and not be associated with significant immediate and long-term morbidity. Each procedure for POP repair has strong advantages and potential detractors. This article discusses anterior and posterior compartment POP repairs.