Medium-Term Outcomes of Laparoscopic Pubocervical Fascia Reconstruction and Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation for Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the medium-term outcomes of laparoscopic pubocervical fascia reconstruction and sacrospinous ligament fixation with a posterior approach for severe pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Methods: A total of 129 patients with severe POP quantitation stage III-IV who underwent laparoscopic pubocervical fascia reconstruction and sacrospinous ligament fixation with a posterior approach at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China between September 2014 and December 2018 were enrolled in this study. One hundred twenty-four patients were followed up for at least 1 year. The results and complications were recorded. Data were retrospectively reviewed. Results: All the patients underwent laparoscopic pubocervical fascia reconstruction and sacrospinous ligament fixation with a posterior approach. The average follow-up time was 32.27±12.90 months. The objective cure rate for those who underwent hysterectomy was 91.7 % (100/109), and no patient experienced apical vaginal prolapse. The objective cure rate for those who retained uterus was 66.67% (10/15). Suture-related complications were recorded.Conclusions: Laparoscopic pubocervical fascia reconstruction and sacrospinous ligament fixation with the posterior approach is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective method for patients with severe POP. Long-term follow-up is required to confirm the clinical effects.