Robot vs. vaginal surgery for prolapse: which is better? trial stopped early.

NCT ID NCT02800512

Terminated Disease control Sponsor: Loma Linda University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared two surgical repairs for pelvic organ prolapse (when organs like the bladder or uterus drop into the vagina). One method uses a robot to place mesh inside the abdomen; the other uses stitches through the vagina to tighten natural ligaments. The trial enrolled 116 women but was terminated early, so firm conclusions are limited. The goal was to see which approach provides better support and fewer symptoms after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: surgical procedure (robotic sacrocolpopexy with mesh or high uterosacral ligament suspension)
What this could lead to: If one method proves better, it could guide surgeons on which approach offers longer-lasting prolapse repair with fewer complications.
What could go wrong: The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. Neither surgery eliminates the risk of prolapse returning, and mesh procedures carry rare but serious risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cystocele Hernia pelvic organ prolapse Rectocele

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CYSTOCELE ENTEROCELE PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE RECTOCELE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Loma Linda University URO/GYN

Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

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