Four vertex technique for correcting urethral prolapse: technique description and cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction/objectives

This study aims to describe the procedure and effectiveness of the four-vertex technique for correcting urethral prolapse in women.

Methods and materials

includes a retrospective case series of 17 patients who underwent surgery for urethral prolapse. Two study groups were distinguished based on the presence or absence of pelvic heaviness symptoms. The variables were analyzed, including age, BMI, concomitant diseases, obstetric and gynecological history, time from diagnosis to surgery, and outcomes of treatment.

Results

All patients were postmenopausal, with a mean age at the time of the intervention of 70.41 years, with no differences between groups. Mean BMI was 23.67 kg/m2, higher in the group with a sensation of vaginal heaviness (p =

SUBMITTER: Noya-Mourullo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10293759 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature