ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2016
Long-term outcome after transvaginal mesh repair of pelvic organ prolapse.
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- Long-term outcomes of a randomized controlled trial comparing trans-obturator vaginal mesh with native tissue repair in the treatment of anterior vaginal wall prolapse.International urogynecology journal · 2020Trial
- Prolapse recurrence, methods of reoperation, and long-term mesh complications-A nationwide follow-up study.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2026Article
- Safety and Effectiveness of G-MeshJournal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Efficacy and safety of transvaginal mesh repair in a cohort with a minimum of 10-year follow-up.Science China. Life sciences · 2024Article
- Long-term outcomes of transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse: a retrospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2021Article
- Presurgical bladder wall thickness is a useful marker to predict the postsurgical improvement of symptoms in patients with pelvic organ prolapse-related overactive bladder.Lower urinary tract symptoms · 2021Article
- Meshy business: MRI and ultrasound evaluation of pelvic floor mesh and slings.Abdominal radiology (New York) · 2021Review
- Reoperation rate and outcomes following the placement of polypropylene mesh by the vaginal route for cystocele: very long-term follow-up.International urogynecology journal · 2021Article
- Revisiting current treatment options for stress urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse: a contemporary literature review.Research and reports in urology · 2019Review
- Efficacy and patient satisfaction of pelvic organ prolapse reduction using transvaginal mesh: A Canadian perspective.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2018Article
- A long-term cohort study of surgery for recurrent prolapse comparing mesh augmented anterior repairs to anterior colporrhaphy.Gynecological surgery · 2018Article
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisThe aim of this study was to report long-term subjective and objective outcomes after the transvaginal mesh (TVM) procedure in long-term. Possible late-onset complications were of particular interest.
methodsThis was a retrospective analysis of TVM performed using Prolift™ transvaginal mesh measuring subjective outcome using validated questionnaires. Objective outcome was assessed using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) system using two definitions: POP-Q stage ≤ 1, and vaginal wall prolapse at or above the hymen or vaginal apex not descending below the upper third of the vagina. Complications were reported with the Prosthesis/Graft Complication Classification Code designed by the International Continence Society/International Urogynecological Association (ICS/IUGA).
resultsOf 195 patients, 161 (82.6 %) participated this study after a median of 7 years. The scores in questionnaires evaluating urinary (UI) or anal incontinence and constipation or pelvic floor symptoms were low, indicating favorable surgical outcomes. Altogether, 80.1 % of patients were satisfied with the procedure. Anatomical cure was 56.4 % and 69.3 % depending on the definition used. Reoperation due to POP in any compartment was performed in 16.2 % of patients. Mesh exposure rate was 23 %, most of these being asymptomatic and of late onset.
conclusionsOutcome of the TVM procedure was satisfactory. Anatomical cure was inferior to subjective cure. Mesh exposure rate was high; most exposures observed in the long-term were of late onset and were asymptomatic.
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