Abstract
Introduction
Sacrocolpopexy is considered a gold standard to cure apical prolapse, and since the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning about complications of vaginal mesh surgery, the technique is increasingly used. Surgeons perform sacrocolpopexy in different variations, some by attaching the mesh to the apical third of the vagina, and others by applying the mesh anteriorly to the level of the bladder neck and posteriorly to the inner part of the perineum. The different techniques are neither standardized nor evaluated by randomized controlled trials.
Methods
This video aims to provide insight into the technique of deep placement of anterior and posterior mesh.
Conclusions
The video shows that deep mesh placement is feasible and can be performed with standardized parameters. The technique is based on 12 years of experience with laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy; 1- and 5-year results, published in this journal, show it is safe and provides good long-term results.
References
Sarlos D, Brandner S, Kots L, Gygax N, Schaer G (2008) Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for uterine and post-hysterectomy prolapse: anatomical results, quality of life and perioperative outcome-a prospective study with 101 cases. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 19:1415–1422
Sarlos D, Kots L, Ryu G, Schaer G (2014) Long term follow-up of laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct; 10.1007/s00192-014-2369-y
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Many thanks for his assistance in video cutting to Jaromir Beles, video technician at Kantonsspital Aarau.
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Dimitri, S., Thomas, A. & Gabriel, S. Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy with deep attachment of anterior and posterior mesh. Int Urogynecol J 25, 1591–1592 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-2436-4
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-014-2436-4