Background: Hysterectomy is an effective management approach for uterovaginal prolapse. However, the decision to undergo hysterectomy is a complex matter, influenced not only by medical factors but also cultural beliefs, societal norms, and individual attitudes. In Saudi Arabia, a nation with its distinctive cultural and social norms, the understanding of women's attitudes toward hysterectomy is of utmost importance.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study presents a case report and reviews the literature on the simultaneous occurrence of advanced uterovaginal prolapse and urolithiasis, aiming to provide a comprehensive analysis of the reported cases. A thorough search was conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar; the search strategy included specific keywords and terms related to both conditions aiming to identify relevant case reports describing the association between advanced uterovaginal prolapse and urolithiasis; a total of 22 case reports were found in English literature. We present a case report of a 56-year-old woman, para 4, presenting with complaints of vaginal bulge and urinary symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a medical condition that profoundly impacts women's quality of life. Unfortunately, the literature lacks long-term predictors and risk factors for its recurrence. This study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of Sacrocolpopexy/Sacrohysteropexy and to identify the predictors of recurrence in a Saudi setting.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The objective is to study the pregnancy outcomes and the recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) following laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (SCP) with uterine preservation in patients who are considering future fertility.
Methods: This is a retrospective study in single teaching hospital. The study included six young women who conceived spontaneously, after laparoscopic SCP.
Objectives: To determine whether surgeons at different levels and in different specialties are aware of the safe and acceptable use of electrosurgery. In addition, we aimed to provide a fundamental understanding of electrosurgery and surgical diathermy.
Materials And Methods: A total of 83 doctors from different specialties were randomly selected from several hospitals across KSA.