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Pregnancy and Outcomes After Prolapse Surgery: A Case Series
Brittni Boyd, Kristen Buono1, Atieh Novin2
1Urogynecology Consultants, Sacramento, CA.
Urogynecology (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|January 26, 2023
Summary
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery appears safe and durable for women who subsequently deliver. Most women had cesarean deliveries due to concerns about prior POP surgery, with few experiencing recurrent prolapse symptoms post-delivery.
Area of Science:
- Urogynecology
- Obstetrics
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Limited data exist on the long-term durability of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery following subsequent deliveries.
- Understanding outcomes after pregnancy is crucial for patient counseling and surgical decision-making.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and durability of POP surgery in patients who subsequently experienced childbirth.
- To describe clinical outcomes and medical decision-making for patients delivering after POP surgery.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series of patients undergoing symptomatic POP surgery between 2007 and 2017.
- Analysis of subsequent live births, including delivery mode, pregnancy complications, and recurrence of POP symptoms.
Main Results:
- Twenty patients were included, with a mean interval of 28.6 months between POP surgery and first delivery.
- No pregnancy complications related to POP surgery were reported; 3 patients (15%) experienced recurrent POP symptoms post-delivery.
- Nine patients underwent cesarean delivery (CD), often due to concerns about prior POP surgery, while 11 had spontaneous vaginal deliveries.
Conclusions:
- POP surgery demonstrates safety and durability during and after pregnancy.
- Cesarean delivery was common (over 75%) in this cohort, influenced by concerns related to previous POP surgical interventions.
