ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2026
Effects of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery on Physical Function, Muscle Strength, and Skeletal Muscle Mass.
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Abstract
introduction and hypothesisWe aimed to evaluate the effects of surgical pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair on the physical performance, muscle strength, and skeletal muscle mass of patients.
methodsWe prospectively evaluated the walking speed over 6 m (threshold < 1.0 m/s), grip strength (threshold < 18 kg), and skeletal muscle mass index (using bioelectrical impedance analysis; threshold < 5.7 kg/m
resultsBetween April 2021 and March 2023, a total of 102 patients were evaluated. Their median age was 74 (range: 53-89) years, 88 (86.3%) were ≥ 65 years old, 64 (62.7%) were diagnosed with POP-Q stage III, and 38 (37.3%) were diagnosed with POP-Q stage IV. Their mean hand grip strength was significantly better (20.3 ± 3.9 kg; p = 0.002) 3 months postoperatively than at baseline (19.3 ± 4.3 kg). Their median walking speed over 6 m was significantly better 1 (6.09, range: 4.42-10.84 s; p = 0.012) and 3 (5.98, range: 5.23-8.69 s; p = 0.005) months postoperatively than at baseline (6.51, range: 4.37-18.62 s). Their mean appendicular skeletal muscle mass index was significantly lower 1 month postoperatively (6.54 ± 0.53 kg/m
conclusionsThe resolution of POP symptoms may contribute to the improvement in the daily activities of patients and lead to better physical performance and muscle strength.
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