Midline fascial plication under continuous digital transrectal control: which factors determine anatomic outcome?

Introduction And Hypothesis: The aim of the study was to report anatomic and functional outcome of midline fascial plication under continuous digital transrectal control and to identify predictors of anatomic failure.

Methods: Prospective observational cohort. Anatomic success defined as POP-Q stage
Results: Two hundred thirty-three patients with posterior pelvic organ prolapse (POP) stage >or= II underwent midline fascial plication under continuous digital transrectal control. Median follow-up was 14 months (12-35 months), and anatomic success was 80.3% (95% CI 75-86). Independent predictors of failure were posterior compartment POP stage >or= III [OR 8.7 (95% CI 2.7-28.1)] and prior colposuspension [OR 5.6 (95% CI 1.1-27.8)]. Sixty-three percent of patients bothered by obstructed defaecation experienced relief after surgery.

Conclusions: Anatomic and functional outcomes were good. Risk factors for anatomic failure were initial size of posterior POP (stage >or= III) and prior colposuspension.