SMAD2, SMAD3 AND TGF-β GENE EXPRESSION IN URGE URINARY INCONTINENCE
SMAD2SMAD33 moreUrge urinary incontinence (UUI) is a common health problem. Changes in collagen metabolism in pelvic support organs, such as uterosacral ligaments (USLs), might be responsible for the complex pathophysiology of UUI. The TGF-β pathway is involved in collagen synthesis and degradation. The Transforming Growth Family- β (TGF-β) superfamily has essential intracellular signaling components, such as newly identified SMAD family members. We evaluated the changes in the levels of TGF-β and SMAD gene and protein expression in the USL of patients with concomitant pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and UUI.
A Feasibility Study on the Value of Pelvic Floor Training After Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Pelvic Organ ProlapseThe main objective is to assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial that investigates the effects of pelvic floor training on recurrence in pelvic organ prolapse surgeries. This will be achieved by measuring POP-Q stage and by a validated questionnaire before surgery and one year after. Women having POP surgery at Landspitali will be offered to participate if they meet the criteria of the research. Participants will be randomized into two groups, interventions and control group that gets standard care at the hospital. The intervention group will meet a physiotherapist 6 weeks post-op for targeted physiotherapy with pelvic floor training, conventional advice and support. Over 16 weeks period participants in intervention group will get physiotherapy four times and get two follow up phone calls. Pelvic floor activity will be measured with EMG and symptoms collected with questionnaire before surgery and year post-op. Recurrent surgeries are common problem shortly after the first one. POP symtoms can be bothersome for women and reduce their quality of life. More knowledge is needed to figure out if targeted physiotherapy with pelvic floor training can help reduce recurrency and bothersome symptoms.
Uterosacral Ligament Suspension Clip
Pelvic Organ ProlapseThis study seeks to gain a more thorough understanding of the postoperative location of the sutures placed during uterosacral ligament suspension. Characterization of the surrounding anatomy in a living model will enhance surgical technique by delineating safer suture locations and decrease the incidence of morbid complications for patients.
Ambulatory Surgery for Urogenital Prolapse : a Pilot Study
ProlapseMain objective is evaluation of success rate of ambulatory surgery (AS) for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). All surgical approaches (laparoscopic, vaginal) are included in the study. Secondary objectives are AS rate in the overall population and reasons for ineligibility or failure of ambulatory surgery. This pilot study will evaluate the feasibility of AS for POP and identify pitfalls in AS. A randomized control study will follow PCAP study.
Assessment of Quality of Life in Disorders of the Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Organ ProlapseThe purpose of this study is to compare the touch-screen version of the PFDI-20, PFIQ-7, PISQ 12 and SF-36 french questionnaires to their paper versions. The investigators hypothesize that the percentage of completely filled questionnaires will be higher in the touch-screen version.
Postoperative Virtual Clinical Encounters
Pelvic Organ ProlapsePostoperative follow up is necessary following any surgical procedure and has been conducted in the same manner since the field of surgery began. The study will determine feasibility and patient satisfaction of innovative postoperative virtual clinical encounters utilizing mobile video conference technology for women undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery through a randomized controlled trial.
Comparison of Post-operative Symptoms After Two Surgeries for Patients With Pelvic Organ Prolapse...
Pelvic Organ ProlapseCollect and review the patients who underwent surgical treatment due to pelvic floor organ prolapse from 2020 to 2021, make statistics on their postoperative questionnaire data, and evaluate the clinical effects of different surgical methods
Vaginal Adventitia Reserved and Anatomical Implant Technique of Transvaginal Mesh Procedure for...
Pelvic Organ ProlapseAfter obtaining an institutional ethics approval (#2021833), the investigators retrospectively reviewed patients with Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) who underwent Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) in their hospital during June 2008 and December 2020. The goal of this observational study is to introduce the Vaginal Adventitia Reserved and Anatomical Implant Technique in Transvaginal mesh surgery, and to report long term efficacy and safety results of this technique. The main questions it aims to answer are: How to reduce the potential risk of mesh-related complications when performing TVM? How effective is the use of the Vaginal Adventitia Reserved and Anatomical Implant Technique when performing TVM? Participants will be asked to fill the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI-20) at final follow-up, and the Prosthesis/Graft Complication Classification Code was used to record the mesh-related complications.
A Long Term Follow up of Anterior Meshes for Recurrent Prolapse
Genital DiseasesFemale1 moreProlapse of the vaginal wall and uterus are common conditions affecting up to 50% of parous women. The socioeconomic, psychological and physical impacts of prolapse are considerable. 11% of women will undergo a surgical repair by the age of 80 years. The commonest compartment affected is the anterior vaginal wall. Unfortunately there is a significant rate of recurrent prolapse or a failure of the primary procedure. This has lead to the introduction of new techniques and the use of different materials to augment the repair. Mesh augmented repairs aim to reduce the rate of recurrent prolapse. However, the use of synthetic mesh is associated with complications which are not found in non mesh repairs. 10% of women will have a mesh complication of which 70% will require a further surgical procedure to manage the complication. There are extra costs associated with purchasing the mesh, with longer operating times to insert the mesh and managing complications caused by the mesh. Balancing the extra risks of mesh surgery against the benefits is probably one of the most contentious issues in urogynaecology at the present time. Regulatory authorities in the USA (FDA) and UK (MHRA) have become increasingly interested in the use of mesh to support the vaginal wall in prolapse surgery due to risks and complications being reported. To date there is little evidence regarding the long term safety and efficacy of anterior mesh repairs. This study aims to rectify this deficiency for Perigee.
Difference in Pain, Quality of Life Following Vaginal Hysterectomy With Vaginal Reconstruction Versus...
Pelvic Organ ProlapseThe purpose of this study is to to determine if there is a difference in patient related outcomes of pain and quality of life following vaginal hysterectomy with vaginal prolapse repair compared to robotic-assisted repair. We hypothesize that pain and quality of life following robotic-assisted repair will be similar to that following vaginal reconstruction, when performed in conjunction with vaginal hysterectomy.