Type of publication:
Journal article
Author(s):
Madhu C., *Foon R., Agur W., Smith P.
Citation:
International Urogynecology Journal and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, September 2014, vol./is. 25/9(1213-1217), 0937-3462;1433-3023 (September 2014)
Abstract:
Introduction and hypothesis: Variations exist in urogynaecological practice to decide on hysterectomy in managing prolapse. This study evaluates the outcomes of uterine preservation during anterior colporrhaphy with apparent uterine descent with cervical traction under anaesthesia. We hypothesize that cervical traction should not be used to assess uterine prolapse. Methods: Thirty-five women opting for surgery for symptomatic anterior prolapse (> stage 2) with no uterine prolapse (point C at -3 or above) were recruited. ”Validated cervical traction” was applied under anaesthesia. Only an anterior repair was performed. Incontinence Modular Questionnaire Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) questionnaires were used for follow-up. Wilcoxon test was used for statistical analysis. Results: Stage 2 uterine prolapse (POPQ) was demonstrated in all women with traction under anaesthesia. Follow-up was possible in 29 women, 5 did not respond and 1 needed a hysterectomy at 6 months (2.86 %, 95 % CI 0.07-14.91 %). The mean follow-up time was 23 months (range: 13-34 months). There was a significant reduction in the ICIQ-VS scores from 22.7 (pre-operative) to 7.97 at 23 months (p
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