[Study on posterior intra-vaginal slingplasty for pelvic floor reconstruction]

Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Mar;40(3):151-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To study the efficacy and safety of posterior intra-vaginal slingplasty (IVS) in the re-construction surgery of pelvic floor.

Methods: Eleven patients with vault prolapse and severe prolapse of uterus undergoing posterior IVS were prospectively studied.

Results: Average operation time was 55 min. Average blood loss was 86 ml. Average hospitalization time was 5.6 d. No severe complications occurred. According to subjective assessment of the outcome, all patients were cured.

Conclusion: Posterior IVS is a minimally invasive, effective and safety surgery for re-construction of pelvic floor.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Female
  • Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pelvic Floor / surgery*
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse / surgery*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / instrumentation
  • Surgical Mesh
  • Uterus / surgery
  • Vagina / surgery*