10-year follow-up after sacrocolpopexy for surgical treatment of vaginal vault prolapse POP-Q II-III

• Conditions: N99.3; Prolapse of vaginal vault after hysterectomy

• Registration Number: DRKS00028590
• Lead Sponsor: niversitäts-Frauenklinik Tübingen

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-03-21
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 208

Inclusion Criteria

All patients who participated in the previous study: Absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for vaginal mesh attachment during sacrocolpopexy for surgical treatment of vaginal vault prolapse POP-Q II-III” (DRKS00003263). This is a 10-year and ±6 months follow-up examination.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who did not participate in the previous study: Absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures for vaginal mesh attachment during sacrocolpopexy for surgical treatment of vaginal vault prolapse POP-Q II-III” (DRKS00003263). This is a 10-year and ±6 months follow-up examination.

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary objective is to evaluate the anatomical outcome. Success was defined when the vaginal apex (point C; POPQ) did not descend more than 50% of the total vaginal length during Valsalva.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The secondary objectives comprises functional parameters and symptomatic/ asymptomatic penetration of the suture material into the vagina. The German pelvic floor questionnaire is used to evaluate prolapse, urinary and bowel symptoms, and sexual function. The PISQ-12 questionnaire is additionally administered to evaluate sexual function.