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Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) management now prioritizes patient-centered care and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for improved quality of life (QoL). Treatment decisions focus on symptom relief and functional goals, not just anatomy.

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Area of Science:

  • Urogynecology
  • Women's Health
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects millions globally, significantly impacting quality of life (QoL).
  • Low rates of medical consultation for POP stem from lack of awareness and healthcare access barriers.
  • Current management is shifting from anatomical focus to patient-centered care, emphasizing symptom relief and QoL.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of POP management strategies.
  • To highlight the importance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in treatment decisions.
  • To outline current best practices in non-surgical and surgical POP interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of existing literature on POP management.
  • Analysis of treatment approaches, including monitoring, pessary use, and surgical options.
  • Evaluation of outcome measures, emphasizing PROs over anatomical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Asymptomatic POP may be managed with monitoring, with many patients showing stable or improved conditions.
  • Pessary treatment offers a high success rate (>90%) and good persistence (60%) as a non-surgical option.
  • Native tissue repair (NTR) is the recommended first-line surgical approach for primary POP, prioritizing apical support.

Conclusions:

  • Contemporary POP management emphasizes personalized, patient-focused decision-making.
  • Treatment success should be evaluated using PROs to align with patient preferences and improve outcomes.
  • Surgical interventions like mesh-augmented repairs and sacrocolpopexy are reserved for specific high-risk or complex cases.