Robot vs. vaginal surgery for prolapse: which is better? trial stopped early.
NCT ID NCT02800512
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
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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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Loma Linda University URO/GYN
Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States