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Modified laparoscopic pectopexy: short-term follow-up and its effects on sexual function and quality of life

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Abstract

Introduction and hypothesis

This study examined the early outcomes of laparoscopic (LS) pectopexy and evaluated its effects on female sexual function and quality of life (QoL).

Methods

Twenty-two patients with apical prolapse who underwent LS pectopexy were included. Outcomes of the procedure were noted; the Female Sexual Function (FSFI) and Prolapse Quality of Life (P-QOL) questionnaires were completed preoperatively and 6 months postoperatively.

Results

There was no evidence of recurrent prolapse or constipation; the percentages of exacerbation of cystocele, rectocele, de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI), and de novo urgency (UUI) were 4.5%, 9.0%, 4.5%, and 4.5%, respectively (mean follow-up 10.41 months). FSFI and P-QOL scores improved significantly (p < 0.05) postoperatively.

Conclusions

LS pectopexy shows promising results for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) surgery with comparable outcomes. It also improved the FSFI and P-QOL scores in POP patients.

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  1. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Health Sciences University Gazi Yasargil Research and Training Hospital, Talaytepe Mahallesi, Urfa Yolu, 21090 Merkez, Baglar, Diyarbakır, Turkey

    Ali Emre Tahaoglu, Mehmet Sait Bakir, Nurullah Peker & İhsan Bagli

  2. Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Zeynep Kamil Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    Ahter Tanay Tayyar

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Tahaoglu, A.E., Bakir, M.S., Peker, N. et al. Modified laparoscopic pectopexy: short-term follow-up and its effects on sexual function and quality of life. Int Urogynecol J 29, 1155–1160 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-018-3565-y

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