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01.05.2011 | Original Article
Trocarless system for mesh attachment in pelvic organ prolapse repair—1-year evaluation
verfasst von:
Menachem Alcalay, Michel Cosson, Miron Livneh, Jean-Philippe Lucot, Peter Von Theobald
Erschienen in:
International Urogynecology Journal
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Ausgabe 5/2011
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Abstract
Introduction and hypothesis
EndoFast Reliant™ system is a novel technology for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair that attaches mesh directly with metal fasteners.
Methods
This was a prospective multicenter study in 20 women who underwent vaginal POP repair to evaluate safety and efficacy. The patients were followed for 12 months, using POP-Q measures, questionnaires on symptoms (PFDI), and sexual function (FSFI).
Results
No intraoperative complications occurred. Prolapse has been anatomically resolved (< stage 2) in 85% at 1-year follow-up (17/20 patients). Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) scores showed significant improvement for 1 year in symptoms related to prolapse (4.1–0.7, p < 0.001) and bladder (1.4–0.7, p = 0.06) but not to rectum. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) scores did not change significantly. One case of mesh exposure was found (5%) and treated conservatively. No migration of fasteners was observed on X-ray.
Conclusions
The EndoFast Reliant™ system was found safe and efficacious. Future studies are needed to evaluate its advantages over techniques using trocars.