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Spondylodiscitis after minimally invasive recto- and colpo-sacropexy: Report of a case and systematic review of the literature.
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- Spondylodiscitis After Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Description of a Rare Complication and Systematic Review of the Literature.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Pooled it
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- Laparoscopic Meshless Lateral Suspension in Patients with Advanced Stage Pelvic Organ Prolapse. A Prospective Cohort Study with a Median 36-Month Follow-Up.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Sagittal Double-Hump Deformity of the Lumbosacral Spine: An Anatomical Risk Factor for Surgical Landmark Obscuration During Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy.Neurourology and urodynamics · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic mesh sacr ocolpopexy versus lateral vaginal vault suspension in prevention of post hysterectomy vault prolapse: a randomized trial.Obstetrics & gynecology science · 2025Article
- Ventral Rectopexy: An International Expert Panel Consensus and Review of Contemporary Literature.Diseases of the colon and rectum · 2025Article
- Outcomes of Laparoscopic Suture Rectopexy Versus Laparoscopic Mesh Rectopexy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Cureus · 2024Review
- Spondylodiscitis after sacral colpopexy: diagnose early to treat earlier.International journal of clinical and experimental pathology · 2024Review
- Mesh excision secondary to spondylodiscitis after colposacropexy graft rejection: a step by step video.Techniques in coloproctology · 2023Article
- Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension (LLS) for the Treatment of Apical Prolapse: A New Gold Standard?Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Conservative Management of Spondylodiscitis after Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy: A Case Report and Review of Literature.Revista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia · 2021Review
- Mesh-less laparoscopic treatment of apical prolapse.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2021Article
- Joint position statement on the management of mesh-related complications for the FPMRS specialist.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundRectopexy and colpopexy are established surgical techniques to treat pelvic organ prolapse. Spondylodiscitis (SD) after rectopexy and colpopexy represents a rare infectious complication with severe consequences. We presented a case of SD after rectopexy and performed a systematic review.
methodsA systematic literature search was performed to identify case reports or case series reporting on SD after rectopexy or colpopexy. The main outcomes measures were time from initial surgery to SD, presenting symptoms, occurrence of mesh erosion or fistula formation and type of treatment.
resultsXS: Forty-one females with a median age of 59 (54-66) years were diagnosed with SD after a median of 76 (30-165) days after initial surgery. Most common presenting symptoms were back pain (n = 35), fever (n = 20), pain radiation in the legs (n = 9) and vaginal discharge (n = 6). A mesh erosion (n = 8) or fistula formation (n = 7) was detected in a minority of cases. The treatment of SD consisted of conservative treatment with antibiotics alone in 29%, whereas 66% of the patients had to undergo additional surgical treatment. If a revision surgery was necessary, more than one intervention was performed in 40%. Mesh and tack excision was performed in most cases (n = 21), whereas a neurosurgical intervention was necessary in 10 patients.
conclusionAlthough a rare complication, surgeons performing rectopexy and colpopexy must be aware of the potential risk of SD Careful suture or tack placement into the anterior longitudinal ligament at the level of the promontory while avoiding the disc space is of paramount importance. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management are the cornerstones of a successful treatment.
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