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The Posterior Intravaginal Slingplasty treatment for apical prolapse: 3 years experience in a single centre setting
P Hinoul1, R Vanspauwen2, S Smajda3
1Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg, Schiepse Bos 6, 3600 Genk, Belgium, piet.hinoul@skynet.be.
Aim:
To assess the anatomic effectiveness and complications of the Posterior IVS technique for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse over a period of 3 years.
Methods:
A retrospective, single-arm, non-comparative study involving routine, standardised, pre-operative assessment, surgery and follow-up care using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantifications score at 1, 2 and 3 years was performed. The Posterior IVS technique was performed in patients with a symptomatic grade 2 or greater prolapse of the apical compartment (i.e. point C and/or D ≥ -1). Concomitant prolapse procedures were allowed.
Results:
Twenty-nine consecutive patients underwent a Posterior IVS suspension over a period of 2 years. Ninety -percent (26/29) of patients required a concomitant prolapse procedure (79% an anterior and 55% a posterior vaginal wall repair). No serious peroperative complications, bladder injuries or rectal perforations were encountered. Overall anatomical success rates (
Conclusion:
Three years follow-up of the Posterior IVS yields a high anatomical failure and substantial surgical -reintervention rate.
