SMJ articles in the category "pelvic organ prolapse"

Original Article

Increased Rate of Vaginal Adhesion in Hematologic Cancer Survivors after Vaginal Prolapse Surgery

Objective: We sought to determine whether there is an increased rate of vaginal adhesion complications between a hematologic cancer survivor population and a benign population after vaginal prolapse surgery. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on patients with a history of hematologic cancer undergoing vaginal prolapse surgery at our…

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Original Article

Comprehension of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence in Southern Appalachian Women

Objectives: Despite their growing prevalence, pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) remain undertreated and not well understood by patients, with treatment disparities noted in specific subgroups of women. The goal of the present study was to determine the basic understanding of PFDs of women in the southern Appalachian region of the United…

Posted in: pelvic floor disorders 2 pelvic organ prolapse 4 urinary incontinence 2

Original Article

Pain Scores and Exposure Rates after Polypropylene Mesh for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Objectives: To characterize pain and exposure after Prolift placement and identify risk factors. Methods: A case series of women who underwent Prolift vaginal mesh were surveyed. Pain was assessed using a visual analog scale. Exposure was evaluated clinically. Results: Of 183 eligible patients, 160 completed the survey, and 45 returned…

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Original Article

Short-Term Mesh Exposure after Robotic Sacrocolpopexy With and Without Concomitant Hysterectomy

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to compare the short-term rate of mesh exposure after a robotic sacrocolpopexy (RSCP) compared with those after RSCP with a concomitant hysterectomy. Secondary objectives included a comparison of mesh exposure from total hysterectomies (TH) versus supracervical hysterectomies (SCH) and determination of risk…

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