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Triple-compartment strategy for abdominal sacral colpopexy using PVDF mesh: one-year report of anatomical and subjective outcomes
ConclusionsOur short-term follow-up showed that using an open ASC technique with PVDF mesh in treating high-grade apical or uterine prolapse is associated with a high rate of procedural success and low rates of complication. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 16, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Management of partial M üllerian agenesis: staged McIndoe procedure for the creation of a neovagina and utero-neovaginal unification
ConclusionIn conclusion, our approach should be considered a feasible option for anatomical restoration via the creation of a neovagina in patients with M üllerian anomalies, even in the presence of a functional uterus. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 15, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Retrospective analysis of apical prolapse correction by unilateral pectineal suspension: perioperative and short-term results
ConclusionsUPS shows highly favorable results when looking at an unselected cohort of patients in need of primary POP surgery with respect to established quality parameters of POP repair. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Predictors and outcomes of surgical repair of obstetric fistula at Mekelle Hamlin Fistula Center, Northern Ethiopia
ConclusionFistula closure was achieved in 89.3% of cases. The success rate for VVF (vesico-vaginal fistula) and RVF (recto-vaginal fistula) surgical repair was 86.9% and 100% respectively, which is higher than the WHO target. Body mass index between 18.5 –24.9 kg/m2, formal education, antibiotic use, live birth, large fistula size, and home and cesarean delivery were predictors of successful closure of obstetric fistula. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Comparison of the anterior pelvis and levator ani muscle on MRI in women with and without anterior pelvic organ prolapse
ConclusionsThe levator ani hiatus width and cervix length were larger in patients with anterior vaginal prolapse than in those without prolapse. An ischial ISD greater than 10.95  cm was associated with prolapse. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse in women with severe dementia: an ethical challenge
We present an illustrative case of a woman in whom the progression of her dementia led to a challenging ethical dilemma about continuing the use of a pessary and call for a conversation about these issues in the urogynaecology community. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 14, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The impact of diabetes mellitus on pelvic organ prolapse recurrence after robotic sacrocolpopexy
ConclusionIn our cohort, DM was a risk factor for AVP recurrence but not composite failure after robotic SCP. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Impact of parity and delivery mode on pelvic floor function in young women: a 3D ultrasound evaluation
ConclusionsThree-dimensional ultrasound can identify mild morphological changes in young women with apparently normal physical examinations, mainly after VD and FD. In such individuals, these findings are associated with higher incidences of underreported sexual, urinary and anal symptoms. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Correlates of health-seeking behavior for sexual dysfunction after childbirth: a cross-sectional study
ConclusionsThis study highlights that many more women suffer from SD after childbirth than seek care, and identified several important risk factors associated with decreased care seeking. Future work should focus on decreasing the difficulty of accessing care for SD after childbirth. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 13, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Cervical cancer after the Manchester procedure: a nationwide cohort study
ConclusionsWomen undergoing the Manchester procedure are at lower risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer, while the risk of cancer specific mortality is unchanged compared to women undergoing anterior colporrhaphy. Based on this study, we cannot recommend that women exit ordinary screening programs for human papillomavirus/cervical dysplasia after a Manchester procedure. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Evaluation of robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy videos on YouTube
ConclusionOur study shows that the level of quality in YouTube videos associated with robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy is at an acceptable and high level, but its reliability is low. Therefore, short and concise videos that contain accurate information and refer to scientific facts should be prepared by urogynecology associations. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 10, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

The female urethra: urethral function throughout a woman ’s lifetime
The objective of this narrative review is to describe changes in urethral function that occur during a woman ’s lifetime. Evaluation of urethral function includes measurements of urethral closure pressure, at rest and during stress, leak point pressure, and the detailed study of anatomical and histological changes of the urethral sphincteric mechanism.MethodsA literature search in MEDLINE, PubMed, and relevant journals from 1960 until 2020 was performed for articles dealing with urethral function and the impact of aging, pregnancy, and childbirth, female hormones, and menopausal transition on the urethral sphincteric mec...
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 9, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Determining health-related quality of life and health state utility values of recurrent urinary tract infections in women
ConclusionsOur data suggest that 0.85 reflects the true health state utility value of rUTIs among nonpregnant adult English-speaking women. The utility value for recurrent UTIs is worse (lower) than that previously published for nonrecurrent UTIs, reflecting the ability of the SG to convey the compounding impact of recurrent disease. In this study, neither the EQ-5D nor the VAS produced results consistent with those found using the SG, which suggests limited validity in this population. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Risk of overactive bladder after hysterectomy for uterine fibroids
ConclusionsPrevious hysterectomy with or without adnexal surgery for the treatment of uterine fibroids did not increase the risk of developing OAB, defined as drug therapy lasting more than 1 month. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Validity and reliability of the Persian version of the PRAFAB questionnaire in Iranian women with urinary incontinence
ConclusionThe Persian version of the PRAFAB questionnaire has acceptable validity and reliability and in future it can be used as a suitable evaluation instrument to assess urinary incontinence in Iranian women. (Source: International Urogynecology Journal)
Source: International Urogynecology Journal - February 8, 2023 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research