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Colpocleisis surgery for pelvic organ prolapse has a low regret rate (4.3%) and improves quality of life. This vaginal closure procedure positively impacts bladder and bowel function in women.

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Area of Science:

  • Urogynecology
  • Pelvic reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Colpocleisis is an underutilized surgical option for pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Concerns regarding patient regret and long-term outcomes may limit its adoption.
  • This study evaluates long-term outcomes of colpocleisis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the regret rate among women who underwent colpocleisis.
  • To evaluate the impact of colpocleisis on quality of life (QOL).
  • To determine the effect of colpocleisis on bladder and bowel function.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study of patients who had colpocleisis at least 2 years prior.
  • Participants completed validated questionnaires: Prolapse QOL (P-QOL), International Consultation on Incontinence-Urinary Incontinence (ICIQ-UI), and Colorectal Anal Distress Inventory (CRADI).
  • Direct questions assessed surgical regret and willingness to recommend the procedure.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-three women responded (67% follow-up rate).
  • Only one woman (4.3%) regretted the surgery due to failure.
  • High recommendation rates (91.3%) and low P-QOL, ICIQ-UI, and CRADI scores indicated positive QOL, bladder, and bowel function outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Colpocleisis demonstrates a good safety and efficacy profile in this cohort.
  • The procedure is associated with a low regret rate and significant QOL improvement.
  • Colpocleisis has minimal negative impact on bladder and bowel function at 2-5 years post-surgery.