Laparoscopic Sacropexy: A Retrospective Analysis of the Subjective Outcome in 310 Cases

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Background and Objective.

The aim of this study was to assess the subjective outcome following laparoscopic sacropexy.

Methods.

We performed a retrospective cohort study among women treated for descensus with laparoscopic sacropexy between January 2000 and December 2007.

310 patients received questionnaires during followup assessing major pre- and postoperative symptoms and overall satisfaction.

Results.

214 (69%) patients responded to the questionnaire.

Mean followup was 24.5 months.

The number of patients with back or lower abdominal pain, foreign body sensation in the vagina and prolapse-related symptoms, urinary symptoms, vaginal and bladder infections, and the need for pessary usage decreased significantly postsurgically.

Bowel symptoms increased slightly but not significantly.

Two years after surgery, nearly 2 thirds of the women were satisfied or very satisfied with the outcome.

Conclusion.

Laparoscopic sacropexy is an effective treatment of descensus, with favorable or satisfactory subjective outcomes.