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Hiroki Onoue1, Kazuyuki Murakami1, Chie Sato1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iwate Medical University, Shiwa, Japan.
Asian Journal of Endoscopic Surgery
|April 10, 2025
Summary
Robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSC) can fail due to mesh detachment. This case highlights successful robot-assisted repair of early prolapse recurrence, emphasizing secure mesh fixation in pelvic organ prolapse surgery.
Area of Science:
- Urogynecology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) significantly impacts quality of life.
- Robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy (RSC) is an effective surgical option for advanced POP.
- Secure mesh fixation is critical for long-term surgical success.
Observation:
- A patient with stage IV uterine prolapse experienced recurrence within one month after RSC.
- Intraoperative bleeding during the initial surgery compromised mesh fixation at the sacral promontory.
- Examination confirmed mesh detachment and prolapse recurrence.
Findings:
- Robot-assisted revision surgery successfully reattached the mesh to the L5-S1 anterior longitudinal ligament.
- The patient remained recurrence-free at a 5-month follow-up.
- This demonstrates the feasibility of robotic surgery for managing early recurrence after RSC.
Implications:
- Highlights the critical importance of meticulous mesh fixation during RSC.
- Suggests robot-assisted surgery is a viable option for correcting early mesh-related complications.
- Underscores the need for surgeon vigilance regarding potential early recurrence and timely intervention.
