Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy

University of California, Irvine20 enrolled

Overview

Robotic-assisted Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy is both a feasible and safe method for apical prolapse repair of the vagina.

Robotics offers many advantages over traditional laparoscopy: 1) intuitive movement of instruments, 2) "wristed instruments" with increased degrees of freedom, 3) enhanced 12X magnification, 4) 3-D depth perception, 5)tremor filtration, 6) enhanced surgeon comfort and ergonomics, and 7) a steeper learning curve. With robotic assistance, the surgeon can comfortably perform precise, repetitive motions, with greater dexterity and vision. To date, there have been a small number of published cases of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy and two cases of series utilizing robotic-assistance. There have been no prospective, randomized, controlled trials comparing either of these modalities to conventional abdominal sacrocolpopexy.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Interventions

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexyPROCEDURE

4 abdominal incisions will be made: 1 infraumbilical port and 3 lateral ports. The peritoneum overlaying the sacrum is entered and the anterior longitudinal ligament is exposed. 3 permanent sutures are placed through the ligament at the S2-S3. Then a vaginal obturator is placed transvaginally and the apex of vagina is elevated into the operative field. The peritoneum overlying the anterior and posterior vaginal epithelium is reflected and the bladder is dissected off the underlying vagina to expose 4cm of apical vagina. 2 segments of polypropylene mesh are prepared and one segment is anchored along the anterior vagina with a series of interrupted permanent suture and the second segment is anchored along the posterior vagina. These 2 segments are brought together to the previously placed sutures within the anterior longitudinal ligament of the sacrum. The peritoneum is then closed over the graft complex and the pelvis irrigated. The 4 robotic ports are removed and the abdomen closed.

Open sacrocolpopexyPROCEDURE

mesh augmented repair for post-hysterectomy prolapse performed via open laparotomy

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * Non-pregnant women * Age \>18 years * Eligible for sacrocolpopexy * Prior hysterectomy * Stage II or greater post hysterectomy vault prolapse * Satisfied parity * Patients electing for an abdominal repair to posthysterectomy vault prolapse Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoners * Cognitively impaired adults * Not medically stable to undergo laparoscopic or abdominal surgery * Previous pelvic/vaginal radiation * Participants electing to proceed with a vaginal repair of vaginal vault prolapse * Participants electing to proceed with the traditional abdominal sacrocolpopexy * History of recurrent vaginal infections * Known urologic and/or gynecologic cancer

Locations (1)

University of California, Irvine Medical Center

Orange, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The primary outcomes are operative time, blood loss, complication rates, length of hospital stay, and cure. Objective cure can be measured using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification exam (POP-Q).

time, estimated blood loss, UTI, duration-of stay

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Secondary outcomes will measure the effects of the surgical repair using a series of questionnaires: SF-36, Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory which includes Pelvic Organ Prolapse Impact, Colo-Rectal-Anal Impact, and Urinary Impact Questionnaire.

validated questionnaires

Time frame: 2 Years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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