PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

This study looked at 160 women who had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Doctors compared fixing the support on one side versus both sides after removing the uterus. The goal was to see which method works better and has fewer problems.

This study tested whether using a gamma-irradiated amniotic membrane as a graft during surgery could help women with a rectocele (a bulge of the rectum into the vagina). Twenty-five women aged 30-60 had the standard repair surgery with this added graft. The results showed improve…

This study tested a special mesh (Uphold LITE) to treat uterine prolapse, a condition where the uterus drops into the vagina. 121 women received the mesh and were followed for 12 months. The goal was to see if the mesh restored normal anatomy, relieved symptoms, and avoided the n…

This study involved 176 women with pelvic organ prolapse who use a vaginal ring pessary. Researchers wanted to see how many were willing to learn to manage the device themselves and how successful they were at it. The goal is to understand attitudes and factors that affect accept…

This study looked at 365 women with pelvic organ prolapse (when organs like the bladder or uterus slip out of place) to compare two surgical repair methods: robot-assisted and standard laparoscopic surgery. The main goal was to see which approach had fewer complications within 30…

This study looked at whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) nerve block can lower pain and the need for opioid painkillers after robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. 70 women were randomly assigned to receive either standard enhanced recovery care or a QL block. The main goal wa…

This study looked at whether using a special footstool to change your sitting posture on the toilet can make bowel movements easier for people with a rectocele (a type of pelvic organ prolapse). Sixty participants completed the trial. The main goal was to see if the device reduce…

This study tested a new cross-shaped vaginal pessary in 51 women with pelvic organ prolapse who had already used a traditional pessary. The goal was to see if the new device was more effective at reducing symptoms and more comfortable to wear. Each woman compared her experience w…

This study looked at whether placing a gauze pack inside the vagina after laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse helps or causes more discomfort. 253 women were randomly assigned to receive packing or not. Researchers measured pain, satisfaction, and complications shortly…

This study looked at whether a specific type of surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, called anterior sacrospinofixation using the patient's own tissue, improves symptoms. The study included 66 women with moderate to severe prolapse. The main goal was to see how many women felt thei…

This study looked at whether laparoscopic promontofixation, a common surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, can be safely performed as an outpatient procedure. Researchers enrolled 60 women and tracked how many needed to be readmitted to the hospital after going home the same day. Th…

This study tested a special girdle called FemmeJock, worn outside underwear, to see if it helps women with pelvic organ prolapse feel better. 100 women with stage 2 or higher prolapse used the girdle for 3 months. The goal was to see if they were satisfied, kept using it, and if …

This study tested two French-language questionnaires about sexuality in 298 women who had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, or fecal incontinence. The goal was to see if these new tools accurately measure sexual function compared to an existing questionnair…

This study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery to fix pelvic organ prolapse. The goal was to find out how many develop bladder leaks afterward and what factors might increase that risk. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and urgency incontinence, aiming to …