Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate long-term outcomes of a modified high uterosacral ligament suspension (HUSLS) at vaginal hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Methods
POP was assessed 5 years postoperatively in 42 women who underwent vaginal hysterectomy and HUSLS for POP. Bladder, bowel, sexual function and quality of life (QoL) were evaluated.
Results
Preoperatively, 27/42 women had at least BW grade 2 uterine prolapse. At a mean follow-up period of 59.4 months (range: 40–79 months), two women had undergone surgical intervention for vault prolapse, 33 had no vault prolapse and six grade 1 vault prolapse. One woman declined vaginal examination. Twenty women were sexually active and 18 completed the PISQ-31. The mean total score for all domains was 91/125. On QoL assessments high scores were noted in all domains.
Conclusions
Modified HUSLS at vaginal hysterectomy is associated with satisfactory long-term objective and subjective outcomes, sexual function and quality of life scores.
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We acknowledge the assistance of the urodynamic nurse specialists Kate Wang and Pat Swaby in the clinical assessment of the patients, and Veta Walfall for the secretarial support.
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Doumouchtsis, S.K., Khunda, A., Jeffery, S.T. et al. Long-term outcomes of modified high uterosacral ligament vault suspension (HUSLS) at vaginal hysterectomy. Int Urogynecol J 22, 577–584 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-010-1325-8
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