Posterior Rectus Fascia Prolapse (PREFAP) Repair: a New Native Tissue Approach to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Via Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery

Overview

Journal Arch Gynecol Obstet

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2023 Apr 12

PMID 37042995

Authors

Jan Baekelandt

Luka Matak

Micaelle Merckx

Susanne Housmans

Jan Deprest

Tim Tollens

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Abstract

Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition in women. During lifetime, up to 40% of all women will develop (POP).

Materials And Methods: Between June and December 2021, five patients were successfully treated via vNOTES Posterior Rectus Fascia Prolapse ( PREFAP) repair. No intra-operative complications or conversions occurred.

Conclusion: In this study we demonstrated a new technique for prolapse repair, harvesting the autologous posterior rectus fascia sheath via vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) as an alternative for a synthetic mesh.

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