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ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2026

Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Elderly Patients Undergoing Transvaginal Pelvic Floor Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Aqsa Khanzada, Syeda Vilay Zehra Rizvi, Farah Hadi, Benish Khan, Fatima Sajjad, Fazia Khattak, F N U Fahad, Fatima Abid, Fatima Yousaf, Kainat Sheraz and 9 more

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Aqsa KhanzadaDepartment of Medicine, Women Medical and Dental College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Syeda Vilay Zehra RizviDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Farah HadiDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Benish KhanDepartment of Medicine, Women Medical and Dental College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Fatima SajjadDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan. fatima.sajjad020@gmail.com.
Fazia KhattakDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
F N U FahadDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Fatima AbidDepartment of Medicine, KMU Institute of Medical Sciences, Kohat, Pakistan.
Fatima YousafDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Kainat SherazDepartment of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia.
F N U LaibaDepartment of Medicine, Jinnah Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Laila MehsoodDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Maheen MehsudDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Girls Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Minhal NadeemDepartment of Medicine, Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Sawera GulDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Talha Bin TariqDepartment of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Wahidullah SherazDepartment of Medicine, Sulaiman Alrajhi University, Al-Bukayriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Muhammad Waqar ShahidDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Abdullah AfridiDepartment of Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan.

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Abstract

introduction and hypothesisPelvic organ prolapse is a common condition in older women requiring surgical correction. The benefits of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) have been demonstrated in gynecological procedures, but there are still few data on its use in older patients (aged 60 years and above) undergoing transvaginal pelvic floor reconstruction. This study evaluates the effectiveness and safety of ERAS compared with conventional perioperative care, specifically in this older population.

methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched for randomized and observational studies comparing ERAS with conventional care in older patients undergoing transvaginal pelvic floor reconstruction. Outcomes assessed were time to first intestinal exhaust, ambulation, urinary catheterization duration, hospital stay, operative time, bleeding volume, 30-day readmission, and reoperation rates. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently, and pooled analyses were conducted using a random-effects model.

resultsNine studies involving 1,585 patients were included. ERAS significantly reduced time to first intestinal exhaust, ambulation, urinary catheter removal, and postoperative length of stay compared with conventional care. No significant differences were observed in operative duration, intraoperative bleeding, 30-day readmission, or reoperation rates.

conclusionsFor older patients undergoing transvaginal pelvic floor reconstruction, ERAS enhances postoperative recovery without sacrificing safety. The need for multicenter randomized studies and standardized protocols remains despite encouraging findings.

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Enhanced recovery after surgeryMeta-analysisOlder patientsPelvic organ prolapseSystematic reviewTransvaginal pelvic floor reconstruction

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