Simpler surgery for pelvic organ prolapse may be just as effective
NCT ID NCT07194343
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a simpler version of laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse works as well as the standard, more complex technique. 190 women with stage II-IV prolapse were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal was to see if the simpler method could achieve similar anatomical success without the extra dissection, potentially leading to fewer complications and faster recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laparoscopic colposacropexy (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If the simplified technique works as well as the standard one, it could offer a less invasive surgical option for women with pelvic organ prolapse, potentially reducing recovery time and complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 190 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all women. The simplified technique might not be as effective in the long term, and surgery always carries risks like infection or mesh complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital Clinico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca
Murcia, Spain
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Hospital General Universitario de Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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Hospital Universitari Dexeus
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital Universitari d'Igualada
Igualada, Barcelona, Spain
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Hospital Universitario Infanta Sofia
San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid, Spain
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Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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