Uterus preserving vaginal surgery versus vaginal hysterectomy for correction of female pelvic organ prolapse.

Aim: The objective of this study is to evaluate uterus preserving vaginal procedure of cervical amputation with uterosacral ligament plication (modified Manchester operation) and compare it to vaginal hysterectomy regard recurrence rate, duration of surgery, blood loses, intra and post-operative complications, duration of hospital stay.

Methods: Consecutive women with pelvic organ prolapse who underwent either vaginal hyste-rectomy or a modified Manchester procedure were included. Assessments were made preoperatively and at 1-year follow-up, including physical examination with pelvic organ prolapse quantification standardized questionnaires.

Results: 66 patients were included in the study with a one year follow-up. We found no significant difference in: recurrence of POP and reintervention (recurrence with required treatment n (%): 3(10) vs. 5(15), p=0.28) and hospital stay (mean±SD days: 5±2 vs. 7±2, p=0.97). Significant less blood loses (250±210 ml. vs. 360±230 ml.) and shorter operation time (67±20 min. vs 102±22 min.) in modified Manchester group, but significant more urinary retention (cases: 8 vs 6) in modified Manchester group. The overall functional outcome was acceptable for both procedures.

Conclusions: We found an excellent performance of both procedures regarding recurrences and intra and post-operative complications. A high degree of acceptance-satisfaction shows the modified Manchester operation and is good option for the treatment of uterine prolapse in younger women who wish to keep their uterus and in all cases of genital prolapse with elongation of uterine cervix (when there is not other uterine pathology). Shorter operation time and lower blood lose are another factors for stronger recommendation of the modified Manchester operation for patients with concomitant diseases and/or older age patients with elevated risk from anesthesia and/or surgery.