Mesh vs. laparoscopy: which surgery fixes bladder prolapse better?

NCT ID NCT01637441

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two surgical techniques for repairing a cystocele, a type of pelvic organ prolapse where the bladder bulges into the vagina. The two methods were laparoscopic sacropexy (keyhole surgery using a mesh) and vaginal mesh surgery. The trial enrolled 262 women and looked at complications and outcomes one year after surgery. The goal was to see which approach is safer and more effective.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

synthetic non-absorbable mesh

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the safer and more effective surgical approach for repairing a cystocele, improving women's quality of life.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study comparing two established procedures, so no major breakthroughs are expected. Results may show one technique is better for certain patients, but individual outcomes vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cystocele pelvic organ prolapse

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH La Rochelle Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique

    La Rochelle, 17019, France

  • CHI Poissy-St-Germain / Service de gynécologie

    Poissy, 78303, France

  • CHRU de Lille - Service de Gynécologie médico chirurgicale

    Lille, 59037, France

  • CHU Estaing

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, 30029, France

  • CHU de Poitiers

    Poitiers, 86000, France

  • GCS Flandre Maritime

    Grande-Synthe, 59760, France

  • Groupe Hospitalier Diaconesses Croix St-Simon

    Paris, 75571, France

  • Hôpital Antoine Béclère

    Clamart, 92140, France

  • Hôpital BICETRE / Service de Gynécologie Obstétrique

    Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94275, France

  • Hôpital de Hautepierre

    Strasbourg, 67000, France

  • Sébatien BLANC

    Annecy, 74374, France