Long-Term Outcomes of Transvaginal Sacrospinous Ligament Suture Rectopexy.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) is characterized by a combination of straining, incomplete evacuation, and the use of digital manipulation with defecation. Transvaginal sacrospinous ligament suture rectopexy has been shown to effectively improve obstructed defecation symptoms caused by rectal partial prolapse and lack of support during first year postoperatively. This study aimed to investigate the long-term clinical and anatomical outcomes of this novel and minimally invasive surgery.

Short-Term Complications Following Transvaginal Sacrospinous Ligament Rectopexy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction And Hypothesis: Obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) affects over 12% of middle-aged women, characterized by excessive straining, incomplete evacuation, and splinting. Current surgical options such as ventral mesh rectopexy, though effective, involve risks associated with mesh use and abdominal entry. This study evaluates the short-term complications of transvaginal sacrospinous ligament rectopexy.

Assessment of Peri- and Postoperative Outcomes Following Apical Prolapse Repair in Octogenarians: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Objective: To assess the risk of postoperative complications and unanticipated healthcare encounters in octogenarians compared to younger patients following apical prolapse repair.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: University-affiliated academic tertiary hospital center.

Short-Term Complications of Concomitant Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Rectal Prolapse Repair: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The objective was to evaluate and compare the short-term postoperative complications of concomitant pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and rectal prolapse repair with isolated apical prolapse repair or rectopexy.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was performed using Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Scopus for studies published up to April 2024.

Postoperative complications and unanticipated healthcare encounters following mini-laparotomy vs. laparoscopic/robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy: a comparative retrospective study.

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse is a debilitating condition impacting lives of millions of women worldwide. Sacrocolpopexy (SCP) is considered an effective and durable surgical technique for treatment of apical prolapse. The aim of this study was to compare short-term outcomes including postoperative complications and unanticipated healthcare encounters between patients who underwent SCP with a mini-laparotomy approach compared to patients treated with laparoscopic and robotic-assisted laparoscopic SCP.