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  • Urogynecology
  • Pelvic Floor Health
  • Surgical Recovery

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  • Functional concerns are common after urogynecologic procedures.
  • Active recovery programs show promise in other surgical fields but are understudied in urogynecology.
  • A novel active recovery protocol was developed to address bowel, bladder, and pain symptoms postoperatively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare a postoperative active recovery protocol against the standard of care.
  • To evaluate the impact on pelvic floor symptoms in the immediate 12-week postoperative period.
  • To assess changes in urinary and colorectal function using the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20).

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted at a single academic institution.
  • Patients undergoing minimally invasive apical prolapse reconstructive surgery were randomized.
  • Participants followed either routine restrictions or the active recovery protocol for 12 weeks.

Main Results:

  • The active recovery group showed a greater decrease in total PFDI-20 scores compared to the control group.
  • Significant improvements were observed in mean postoperative PFDI-20 and urinary subscale scores for the active recovery group (P<0.05).
  • While not statistically significant, trends favored active recovery in colorectal subscale scores.

Conclusions:

  • Prescribed active recovery enhances pelvic floor outcomes post-urogynecologic surgery.
  • Active recovery particularly benefits bladder function in the immediate postoperative phase.
  • This protocol represents a safe and effective option for improving surgical recovery.