Hysteropexy for stage 1 uterine prolapse to prevent recurrence: a systematic review and Dutch nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is generally considered that women start experiencing bothersome complaints when a pelvic organ prolapse reaches stage 2. However, studies indicate that a stage 1 uterine prolapse can already cause symptoms and consensus on its treatment is lacking. The aim of this study is to identify the available literature and the clinical variance regarding concomitant surgical treatment for stage 1 uterine prolapse during surgical treatment for stage ≥ 2 anterior and/or posterior prolapse and to assess its effect on the risk of recurrence.

Method

PubMed and Cochrane CENTRAL library were searched in July 2025. Studies reporting recurrence after surgical prolapse repair for stage ≥ 2 anterior and/or posterior compartment prolapse with or without concomitant hysteropexy for

SUBMITTER: Kortman MCP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752297 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature