The main objective of this study is to compare the initial outcomes and complication of two meshes implanted through a single incision to treat anterior and apical prolapses, Calistar A and a second-generation low weight mesh called Calistar S (Soft).
The main objective of this study is to compare the initial outcomes and complication of two meshes implanted through a single incision to treat anterior and apical prolapses, Calistar A and a second-generation low weight mesh called Calistar S (Soft). In such sense, objective and subjective parameters will be retrospectively tested to demonstrate the safety and effectiveness of this products. Safety will be assessed by register of complications and effectiveness will be evaluated by pelvic floor reconstruction and quality of life improvements.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
217
Single incision surgery using Calistar A mesh to treat anterior and apical pelvic prolapses
Single incision surgery using Calistar S to treat anterior and apical pelvic prolapses
Hospital Británico
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Percentage of Cured Participants According to Barber Criteria
According to Barber criteria cure is defined if there are no points beyond the hymen (measure by POP-Q quantification), an absence of vaginal bulge symptoms and no re-treatment/interventions on year post procedure.
Time frame: Post-operative at 6 months
Percentage of Participants Cured According to Objective Measure (POP-Q Quantification)
Assessment of POP with POP-Q quantification. Number of participants cured according to POP-Q quantification. Success criteria: POP-Q stage equal 0 or 1.
Time frame: Pre-operative and post-operative at 6 months
Quality of Life Status: Patient Global Impression Questionnaire
Patient satisfaction with the experience and the result of procedure will be evaluated with the "Patient Global Impression" questionnaire. This is a visual analogue scale range 1 (very much worse) - 5 (very much improved). A higher score a better outcome.
Time frame: Post-operative at 6 months
Adverse Events
Register of adverse events. Clavien-Dindo classification
Time frame: Intra-operative and post-operative at 6 months
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