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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2015

Evaluation of the single-incision Elevate system to treat pelvic organ prolapse: follow-up from 15 to 45 months.

Kuan-Hui Huang, Li-Yi Huang, Li-Ching Chu, Fei-Chi Chuang, Ming-Ping Wu, Fu-Tsai Kung

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Kuan-Hui HuangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, 123, Ta Pei Road, Niao Sung Hsiang, Kaohsiung, Hsien, 83305, Taiwan, hui2207@gmail.com.
Li-Yi Huang
Li-Ching Chu
Fei-Chi Chuang
Ming-Ping Wu
Fu-Tsai Kung

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introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this study was to assess the 2-year clinical outcomes of pelvic reconstructive surgery with the single-incision Elevate system (American Medical Systems, Minnetonka, MN, USA).

methodsThis retrospective study was conducted from November 2010 to August 2013, and included 210 patients with pelvic organ prolapse stage 3 or 4 who underwent pelvic reconstructive surgery with an Elevate system and were followed for 1 to 3 years postoperatively. Assessments included pre- and postoperative Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) stage, Urogenital Distress Inventory (UDI-6), Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7) and multi-channel urodynamic examinations. Anatomical success was defined as postoperative POP-Q stage 0 or I.

resultsThe anatomical success rates were 95 % for the anterior vaginal wall, 99 % for the posterior vaginal wall and 94 % for the apical vaginal wall after a median 27 months of follow-up. POP-Q, UDI-6 and IIQ-7 scores, maximal flow rate and post-voiding residual urine all improved significantly after surgery. Complications included 1 case of internal bleeding, 4 cases of mesh exposure, 5 cases of recurrent prolapse that required salvage operations, and 3 cases of urine retention that required intermittent catheterization. There were no bladder or bowel injuries during surgery.

conclusionsPelvic reconstructive surgery with the Elevate system yielded good anatomical outcomes and symptom improvement after 2 years of follow-up.

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AgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansMiddle AgedPelvic Organ ProlapseRecurrenceRetrospective Studies

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