Objective: The aim of this study was to introduce a new pelvic reconstructive surgical operation with use of specially designed puncture needles and precut mesh. In addition, the anatomic results and the safety of this reconstructive approach were evaluated.
Methods: Ninety-nine women who were older than 60 years with stage III or IV prolapse according to pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) underwent the modified pelvic reconstructive surgical operation. Follow-up was more than 1 year. The objective and subjective results were measured by POP-Q and quality-of-life questionnaires, respectively. Complications were also observed both in the surgical operation and in the follow-up examination.
Results: No severe intraoperative complications were observed. POP-Q measurements of Ba, Bp, and C taken 1 year postoperatively were significantly improved compared with those at baseline (P < 0.001), but eight women (8.1%) showed recurrence. A significant improvement in quality-of-life scores was observed (P < 0.001). The incidence rate of mesh exposure and the de novo urgent incontinence rates were 2% and 12%, respectively.
Conclusions: This new pelvic reconstructive surgical operation is a cost-effective and safe method and is easy to perform.