PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE

This study tested whether adding a gamma-irradiated amniotic membrane graft during standard surgical repair for posterior vaginal wall prolapse (rectocele) improves outcomes. Twenty-five women aged 30-60 underwent the procedure. Results suggest the graft may help reduce prolapse …

This study tested a special mesh (Uphold LITE) to repair uterine prolapse, a condition where the uterus drops into the vagina. 121 women received the mesh and were followed for 12 months. The goal was to see if the mesh corrected the prolapse, relieved symptoms like bulging, and …

This study looked at 160 women who had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Doctors compared fixing the support on one side versus both sides after removing the uterus. The goal was to see which method works better and has fewer problems.

This study looked at 365 women with pelvic organ prolapse to compare two types of minimally invasive surgery: robot-assisted and standard laparoscopic. The main goal was to see which method had fewer complications within 30 days after surgery. Researchers also checked recovery ti…

This study looked at whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) nerve block can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after robotic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Seventy women were randomly assigned to receive either standard enhanced recovery care or a QL block. The main g…

This study looked at whether laparoscopic promontofixation, a common surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, can be safely done as an outpatient procedure. Sixty women were enrolled to see if same-day discharge leads to more hospital readmissions or affects quality of life. The goal w…

This study followed 66 women with pelvic organ prolapse who had a surgery called anterior sacrospinofixation using their own tissue instead of mesh. The goal was to see if the surgery improved their symptoms like discomfort, urinary issues, or sexual problems. Researchers measure…

This study looked at whether using a special footstool to change your sitting position on the toilet can make bowel movements easier for people with a rectocele (a type of pelvic organ prolapse). Sixty adults with this condition completed the trial. They rated their straining on …

This study looked at 176 women with pelvic organ prolapse to see if they were willing and able to manage their own vaginal pessary. Researchers asked about attitudes and knowledge, then tracked how many successfully learned to insert and remove the device themselves. The goal is …

This study tested a special girdle called FemmeJock, worn outside underwear, to see if it helps women with pelvic organ prolapse feel better. 100 women with stage 2 or higher prolapse used the girdle for 3 months. The goal was to measure how satisfied they were and if their sympt…

This study looked at whether placing a vaginal pack after laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse reduces pain and improves recovery. 253 women were randomly assigned to receive packing or not. Researchers measured pain, satisfaction, and complications up to one year after…

This study tested a new cross-shaped vaginal pessary in 51 women with pelvic organ prolapse who had already used a traditional pessary. The goal was to see if the new device was more effective at reducing symptoms and more comfortable to wear. Each woman compared her experience w…

This study looked at 609 women who had vaginal surgery to fix pelvic organ prolapse. The goal was to find out how often they developed bladder leakage (urinary incontinence) after surgery and what factors might increase that risk. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress…

This study tested two French-language questionnaires about sexuality in 298 women who had surgery for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, or fecal incontinence. The goal was to see if these new tools accurately measure sexual function compared to an existing questionnair…