Factors affecting women's decision between uterine-preserving versus hysterectomy-based surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the prevalence of women seeking surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), there is a need to understand women's decision-making regarding uterine-preserving versus hysterectomy-based surgeries. Historically, hysterectomy-based surgeries have been the preferred treatment for pelvic organ prolapse; however, contemporary evidence supports uterine-preserving surgeries as equivalent. At present, the lack of information available to the general public and limited options presented at surgical consultation for pelvic organ prolapse may hinder women's autonomy as they navigate surgical treatment.

Objectives

To examine the factors affecting women's decision-making processes regarding uterine-preserving or hysterectomy-based surgery for pelvic organ prolapse

SUBMITTER: Ramage K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10333630 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature