Glue instead of stitches: new fix for prolapse surgery?

NCT ID NCT02011373

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

Summary

This study tested a synthetic glue called IFABOND to attach surgical mesh during laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, a surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. The goal was to see if using glue instead of staples or stitches reduces complications like vaginal erosion. 70 women with advanced prolapse took part, and the main measure was how well the prolapse correction held up after 12 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
IFABOND synthetic glue
What this could lead to
If successful, this glue could offer a safer way to attach surgical mesh during prolapse repair, reducing complications like vaginal erosion.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized study with only 70 participants. The glue may not work as well as standard methods, and long-term safety is not yet known.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gynaecology Department, Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud, Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

  • Gynaecology Department, Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant

    Bron, 69677, France

  • Gynaecology Department, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, 69004, France