ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024
Role of lateral suspension for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse: a Delphi survey of expert panel.
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- Laparoscopic Versus Robot-Assisted Sacrocolpopexy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Pooled it
- Lateral suspension vs. sacral colpopexy for treating pelvic organ prolapse: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic lateral suspension with mesh for pelvic organ prolapse: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2025Pooled it
- Robot-assisted, Laparoscopic and Transvaginal Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: a Comparative Retrospective Single-Center Study.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Strategy of Delayed Midurethral Sling Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse with Stress Urinary Incontinence after Laparoscopic Lateral Abdominal Wall Suspension.International urogynecology journal · 2026Article
- Preliminary Results of a Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial for Laparoscopic Repair of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Sacropexy vs. Laparoscopic Lateral Suspension.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Safety and Effectiveness of G-MeshJournal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Fascial fixation versus non-fixation in vNOTES lateral suspension after vaginal hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse.Annals of Saudi medicineArticle
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisLateral suspension is an abdominal prosthetic surgical procedure used to correct apical prolapse. The procedure involves the placement of a T-shaped mesh on the anterior vaginal wall and on the isthmus or uterine cervix that is suspended laterally and posteriorly to the abdominal wall. Since its description in the late 90s, modifications of the technique have been described. So far, no consensus on the correct indications, safety, advantages, and disadvantages of this emerging procedure has been reached.
methodsA modified Delphi process was used to build consensus within a group of 21 international surgeons who are experts in the performance of laparoscopic lateral suspension (LLS). The process was held with a first online round, where the experts expressed their level of agreement on 64 statements on indications, technical features, and other aspects of LLS. A subsequent re-discussion of statements where a threshold of agreement was not reached was held in presence.
resultsThe Delphi process allowed the identification of several aspects of LLS that represented areas of agreement by the experts. The experts agreed that LLS is a safe and effective technique to correct apical and anterior prolapse. The experts highlighted several key technical aspects of the procedure, including clinical indications and surgical steps.
conclusionsThis Delphi consensus provides valuable guidance and criteria for the use of LLS in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, based on expert opinion by large volume surgeons' experts in the performance of this innovative procedure.
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