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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2025

A Novel Approach for Apical Prolapse Surgery: Meshless Pectopexy (Salman's Modification).

Baki Erdem, Süleyman Salman, Zeynep Kübra Usta, Havva Betül Bacak, Merve Demir Özkan, Aslı Tuğçe Çeken, Engin Yunus Işık, Serkan Kumbasar, Fatma Ketenci Gencer, Hayriye Sema Baghaki and 3 more

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Article in International urogynecology journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07306715 (Comparison of Pectopexy Operations With and Without Mesh Use After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Comparison of Pectopexy Operations With and Without Mesh Use After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse.

TypeinterventionalSponsorKocaeli UniversityRan2026 to 2027Enrolled60ConditionsGenital ProlapseArmsMeshless Laparoscopic Pectopexy, Laparoscopic Pectopexy with mesh
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Baki ErdemDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology, The University of Mehmet Ali Aydınlar, Bakırköy Acıbadem Hospital, Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil Cad. No:1, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey. drberdem@yandex.com.ORCID 0000-0002-6407-8718
Süleyman SalmanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Zeynep Kübra UstaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Şırnak Government Hospital, Şırnak, Turkey.
Havva Betül BacakDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Merve Demir ÖzkanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İzmir City Hospital, İzmir, Turkey.
Aslı Tuğçe ÇekenDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan, Turkey.
Engin Yunus IşıkDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Serkan KumbasarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Fatma Ketenci GencerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Hayriye Sema BaghakiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pittsburgh, Magee Women's Research Institute, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Tevfik KaçarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gizem Nur AslanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Akhisar Mustafa Kirazoğlu Government Hospital, Akhisar, Turkey.
Batuhan BulutDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Health Sciences, Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Abstract

introduction and hypothesisThis video demonstrates the laparoscopic meshless pectopexy with uterine preservation (Salman's modification).

methodsThis study in a single group semi-experimental design was carried out in a secondary center. From May 2022 to April 2024, a total of 40 consecutive symptomatic women with stage 3-4 apical prolapse requesting uterine protection were included in the study. Without using mesh, patients received a laparoscopic pectopexy using monofilament non-absorbable sutures and preserving the uterus. Pelvic organ prolapses quantitative stage 2 or higher, especially in the central compartment (C ≥-1), and anatomical recurrences of genital prolapse were recorded.

resultsIn the 1st postoperative year, patients showed a significant improvement in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification central compartment (C score: mean difference -8.21 ± 3.03, 99% confidence interval -9.20 to -7.21) and in all other landmarks (p < 0.001). Apical prolapse recurrence occurred in 7.9% of cases and stage 3Bp prolapse developed in one patient during the follow-up period. Sexual function and urinary symptom scores (PISQ-12) were significantly improved after surgery.

conclusionsLaparoscopic meshless pectopexy represents an effective and feasible option for the surgical treatment of uterovaginal prolapse, preserving the uterus and preventing postoperative complications associated with mesh use.

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Gynecologic Surgical ProceduresLaparoscopyPelvic Organ ProlapseAgedFemaleHumansMiddle AgedRecurrenceSurgical MeshTreatment OutcomeUterusApical prolapseMeshlessMinimally invasivePectopexyPelvic organ prolapse

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