Hybrid pelvic floor reconstruction using a vaginal flap with unilateral apical fixation in the management of post-hysterectomy prolapse: A retrospective study
- Authors: Shkarupa D.D.1, Shakhaliev R.A.1, Kubin N.D.1, Shulgin A.S.1, Muldarov Z.I.1, Sultonov F.P.1
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Affiliations:
- Saint Petersburg State University
- Issue: Vol 27, No 2 (2025)
- Pages: 148-152
- Section: ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- URL: https://journal-vniispk.ru/2079-5831/article/view/310764
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.26442/20795696.2025.2.203281
- ID: 310764
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Aim. To evaluate the anatomical effectiveness and safety of hybrid pelvic floor reconstruction using a vaginal flap with unilateral apical fixation in women with post-hysterectomy prolapse.
Materials and methods. This retrospective study included 62 female patients with stage II–IV vaginal vault prolapse (according to the POP-Q classification) who underwent a novel surgical technique. The primary endpoint was anatomical success; secondary endpoints included changes in quality of life (PFDI-20, ICIQ-SF questionnaires) and patient satisfaction with treatment outcomes.
Results. The mean follow-up period was 14.86 months. Anatomical success was achieved in 93.5% of cases. No cases of implant erosion or chronic pelvic pain were reported. Significant improvement in pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms was observed across all PFDI-20 subscales (p<0.001). Vaginal length significantly increased postoperatively. Recurrence of prolapse occurred in 6.5% of cases and required reoperation. Two cases of intraoperative bladder injury were noted, which did not affect the final outcomes.
Conclusion. Hybrid pelvic floor reconstruction using a vaginal flap with unilateral apical fixation demonstrated high anatomical efficacy and safety in the correction of post-hysterectomy prolapse. However, further prospective studies with control groups and longer follow-up are needed to confirm these findings.
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Dmitry D. Shkarupa
Saint Petersburg State University
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0489-3451
Scopus Author ID: 560256
D. Sci. (Med.), Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgRustam A. Shakhaliev
Saint Petersburg State University
Author for correspondence.
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-2450-7044
SPIN-code: 4013-7450
gynecologist
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgNikita D. Kubin
Saint Petersburg State University
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-5189-4639
SPIN-code: 1155-5070
Scopus Author ID: 821347
D. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAndrei S. Shulgin
Saint Petersburg State University
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8655-7234
Cand. Sci. (Med.)
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgZaynulabid I. Muldarov
Saint Petersburg State University
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-8898-8851
urologist, Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgFirdavskhuja P. Sultonov
Saint Petersburg State University
Email: rustam.shahaliev@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9796-1435
urologist, Saint Petersburg State University
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgReferences
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