Surgical Correction of Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Phase 3CompletedNCT01182090

University Of Perugia40 enrolled

Overview

Objective: This prospective randomized trial evaluated outcomes of colposacropexy performed either by open or by conventional laparoscopic approach as therapy for uterovaginal prolapse. Surgical techniques, efficacy and overall results are compared. Methods: In this prospective study 40 consecutive patients with uro-genital prolapse are randomized to sacropexy: 20 by an open approach, 20 by a conventional laparoscopy approach. Anchorage is achieved in both groups by two polypropylene meshes. Check-ups were scheduled at 3, 6, 12 months and then yearly. Pre-operative patient characteristics, operative and post-operative events and follow-up results are recorded.

Surgical technique In both open or laparoscopic approach the anterior vaginal wall is dissected from the bladder to expose a vaginal wall area of at least 3 x 5 cms where the mesh will be attached with four-five Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The procedure is repeated for the posterior vaginal wall, where the mesh will be attached with three-four Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The sacral promontory surface is prepared and 1 or 2 non-reabsorbable 0.0 sutures are placed into the sacral periosteum about 2 cm below the promontory. A sub-peritoneal tunnel is created through which meshes are passed avoiding traction to the sacrum. The peritoneum is closed over the meshes.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Interventions

ColposacropexyPROCEDURE

In open approach the anterior vaginal wall is dissected from the bladder to expose a vaginal wall area of at least 3 x 5 cms where the mesh will be attached with four-five Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The procedure is repeated for the posterior vaginal wall, where the mesh will be attached with three-four Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The sacral promontory surface is prepared and 1 or 2 non-reabsorbable 0.0 sutures are placed into the sacral periosteum about 2 cm below the promontory. A sub-peritoneal tunnel is created through which meshes are passed avoiding traction to the sacrum. The peritoneum is closed over the meshes.

ColposacropexyPROCEDURE

In laparoscopic approach the anterior vaginal wall is dissected from the bladder to expose a vaginal wall area of at least 3 x 5 cms where the mesh will be attached with four-five Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The procedure is repeated for the posterior vaginal wall, where the mesh will be attached with three-four Polyglycolic 0 sutures. The sacral promontory surface is prepared and 1 or 2 non-reabsorbable 0.0 sutures are placed into the sacral periosteum about 2 cm below the promontory. A sub-peritoneal tunnel is created through which meshes are passed avoiding traction to the sacrum. The peritoneum is closed over the meshes.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 75 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Study inclusion criteria were POP \> 2, age ≥ 18 and ≤ 75 yrs. Exclusion Criteria: * Malignant uterus lesion (leiomyoma, fibromyoma, cervical or endometrial carcinoma) * Active pelvic inflammatory disease, * Known hypersensitivity to synthetic materials (polypropylene or polyglycolic acid) * Pregnancy or lactation * Evidence of clinically significant cardiovascular, renal, hepatic or respiratory diseases; and * Any condition that in the judgment of the investigators would interfere with the subject's ability to provide informed consent, comply with study instructions, place the subject at increased risk, or which might confound interpretation of study results.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Operative morbidity and adverse events

Operative morbidity according to Clavien-Dindo classification, measure of perioperative pain with Visual Analogue Score VAS, post-operative adverse events constitute the outcome measures, together with operating time, intra-operative blood loss and length of hospital stay.

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Subjective and objective success rate, Patient satisfaction

Success rate: subjective success is absence of symptoms related to prolapse or incontinence using Urogenital Distress Inventory (URI-6) and Impact Incontinence Quality of Life (IIQ-7). Patient satisfaction is defined by replies to the questions of whether the patient is satisfied and would repeat the operation. Objective success is defined as no vaginal prolapse greater or equal to grade 2 at any vaginal site, while the patient performed Valsalva's manouever.