Recurrencia en pacientes intervenidas mediante sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica por prolapso de cúpula vaginal poshisterectomía / Vaginal Vault Prolapse Recurrence in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy

Introducción: el prolapso de cúpula vaginal es una complicación que afecta entre 0,2 y 2 por ciento de las pacientes con antecedente de histerectomía total. La meta principal del tratamiento quirúrgico consiste no solo en mejorar la sintomatología, sino además evitar la recurrencia. Objetivo: determinar la frecuencia de la regularidad en pacientes intervenidas mediante sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica por prolapso de cúpula vaginal poshisterectomía y su posible relación con algunas variables sociodemográficas y quirúrgicas. Métodos: se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en una serie consecutiva de 41 pacientes atendidas quirúrgicamente en el Centro Nacional de Cirugía de Mínimo Acceso de La Habana, Cuba desde el 1º de agosto de 2008 hasta el 30 de abril de 2016. Resultados: la recurrencia se presentó en cinco pacientes de la serie (12,2 por ciento) después de un tiempo medio de seguimiento de 7,3 años. En ellas fue mayor la frecuencia de comorbilidad dado por la presencia de antecedentes patológicos personales (9,8 por ciento frente a 2,4 por ciento), así como de histerectomía previa por vía convencional en relación con la laparoscópica (7,3 por ciento frente a 4,9 por ciento). Las diferencias encontradas no fueron significativas. La tasa de éxito (supervivencia libre de recurrencia) a los cinco años fue de 84,4 por ciento. Conclusiones: se presentó una baja frecuencia de recurrencia en las pacientes intervenidas sin poder establecer su posible asociación con algunas variables seleccionadas(AU)

Introduction: Vaginal vault prolapse is a complication that affects 0.2 to 2 percent of patients with a history of total hysterectomy. The main goal of surgical treatment is not only to improve symptoms, but also to avoid recurrence. Objective: To determine the frequency of regularity in patients undergoing laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy due to prolapse of the vaginal vault and its possible relation with some sociodemographic and surgical variables. Methods: An observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in a consecutive series of 41 patients surgically treated at the National Center for Minimally Access Surgery, Havana, Cuba from August 1, 2008 to April 30, 2016. Results: Recurrence occurred in five patients of the series (12.2 percent) after a mean follow-up time of 7.3 years. Their frequency of comorbidity was higher due to the presence of personal pathological history (9.8 percent vs. 2.4 percent) as well as previous hysterectomy by conventional route in relation to laparoscopy (7.3 percent vs. 4.9 percent). The differences found were not significant. The success rate (recurrence-free survival) at five years was 84.4 percent. Conclusions: A low frequency of recurrence in the patients who underwent surgery. It was not possible to establish their possible association with some selected variables(AU)

Surgical Outcomes of a Combined Surgical Approach for Apical Prolapse Repair / Resultados cirúrgicos de uma abordagem cirúrgica combinada para a correção do prolapso apical

Abstract Introduction We aimed to evaluate the safety, efficacy and surgical outcomes of combined laparoscopic/vaginal prolapse repair by two surgeons. Material and Methods A retrospective chart review of all patients (n =135) who underwent apical prolapse repair from February 2009 to December 2012 performed in a collaborative manner by a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon and a Urogynecologist. Demographic data (age, body mass index [BMI], race, gravidity, parity) and surgical information (estimated blood loss, operative time, intraoperative complications, readmission and reoperation rates, presence of postoperative infection) were collected. Results The majority of patients were postmenopausal (58.91%), multiparous (mean parity =2.49) and overweight (mean BMI =27.71). Nearly 20% had previous prolapse surgery. The most common surgical procedure was laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) with sacrocervicopexy (59.26%), and the most common vaginal repair was of the posterior compartment (78.68%). The median operative time was 149 minutes (82-302), and the estimated blood loss was 100 mL (10-530). Five intraoperative complications, five readmissions and four reoperations were noted. Performance of a concomitant hysterectomy did not affect surgical or anatomical outcomes. Conclusion Combination laparoscopic/vaginal prolapse repair by two separate surgeons seems to be an efficient option for operative management.

Resumo Introdução Objetivamos avaliar a segurança, eficácia e desfechos cirúrgicos da via laparoscópica e vaginal combinadas para a correção do prolapso feitos por dois cirurgiões. Métodos Um estudo retrospectivo com análise de prontuário foi realizado em todos os pacientes (n =135) que foram submetidos a correção de prolapso apical de fevereiro de 2009 a dezembro de 2012 de maneira concomitante por um laparoscopista e um uroginecologista. Dados demográficos (idade, índice de massa corporal [IMC], raça, número de gestações e partos) e cirúrgicos (perda sanguínea estimada, tempo operatório, complicações intraoperatórias, taxas de readmissão e reoperação, e presença de infecção pós-operatória) foram analisados. Resultados Operfil da paciente operada era pertencente à pós-menopausa (58,91%), ser multípara (paridade média =2,49) e com sobrepeso (IMC médio =27,71). Aproximadamente 20% havia feito cirurgia prévia para prolapso. O procedimento cirúrgico mais realizado foi a histerectomia supracervical laparoscópica (HSL) com sacrocervicopexia (59,6%); o reparo vaginal mais encontrado foi o para defeito de compartimento posterior (78,68%). O tempo operatório mediano foi de 149 minutos (82-302), e a perda sanguínea estimada foi de 100 ml (10-530). Cinco complicações pós-operatórias, cinco readmissões e quatro reoperações foram encontradas. A realização de uma histerectomia em concomitância aos demais procedimentos não afetou os desfechos cirúrgicos ou anatômicos. Conclusão O reparo combinado do prolapso pela via laparoscópica e vaginal por dois cirurgiões em concomitância aparenta ser uma opção eficiente para o manejo operatório.

Sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica para el tratamiento del prolapso apical: resultados y seguimiento a largo plazo / Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for apical prolapse

Objetivos: Evaluar los resultados subjetivos, anatómicos y funcionales a largo plazo de las pacientes sometidas a sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica para manejo de prolapso apical. Métodos: Estudio observacional con pacientes a quienes se les hizo sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica entre febrero de 2006 y diciembre de 2012, en tres centros. El nivel de soporte del piso pélvico se midió mediante la escala de cuantificación del prolapso de órganos pélvicos (POP-Q). Los resultados funcionales se evaluaron mediante un cuestionario de síntomas intestinales, urinarios, sexuales y de molestias físicas. También se estimó la satisfacción global de las pacientes con una escala de uno a diez. Resultados: Se realizó sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica a 68 pacientes, pero el seguimiento fue posible sólo en 24. Ninguna paciente tuvo prolapso apical postoperatorio. El punto C medio del POP-Q fue -6,8 cm. Se observó mejoría importante con respecto a los síntomas subjetivos de prolapso con reducciones significativas en las puntuaciones del cuestionario en el seguimiento postoperatorio. La satisfacción fue en promedio de 9,1. La incontinencia urinaria preoperatoria se resolvió en el 35 por ciento de las que la reportaron, sin necesidad de cirugía de continencia concomitante. No hubo complicaciones a corto plazo. A largo plazo hubo una hernia incisional en el sitio del trocar y una obstrucción intestinal por la malla. Conclusión: La sacrocolpopexia laparoscópica es un tratamiento quirúrgico seguro y eficaz para el prolapso apical post-histerectomía. Proporciona un excelente soporte apical y buen nivel de satisfacción, con una mejoría general de los síntomas de prolapso.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term subjective, anatomical and functional outcomes after laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy for apical prolapse. Methods: An observational study of women undergoing laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy between February 2006 and December 2012 was undertaken, at three centers. Pelvic organ support was assessed objectively using the pelvic organ prolapse quantification scale (POP-Q). Functional outcomes were assessed using a questionnaire of bowel, urinary, sexual and physical discomfort symptoms postoperatively. Also was assessed the overall satisfaction of surgery with a scale of one to ten. Results: During the period of the study, sacrocolpopexy was done in 68 patients, but follow-up was possible only in 24. At a mean follow up of 34 months, all 24 women had stage 0 vault support with point C of the POP-Q score averaging -6.8 cm. Subjective improvements in prolapse symptoms were observed with significant reductions in the questionnaire scores. The satisfaction measured with visual scale averaged 9.1. Fifteen women reported stress urinary incontinence before sacrocolpopexy, and it was resolved in 35 percent without concomitant continence surgery. New onset incontinence was reported in two women. There were no intraoperative and perioperative complications. The long term complications were an incisional hernia on the trocar port site and bowel obstruction caused by the mesh that needed intestinal resection. Conclusions: Laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy is a safe and effective surgical treatment for post-hysterectomy apical prolapse. It provides excellent apical support and good level of satisfaction, with overall improvement in prolapse symptoms.

Resultados de una serie en corrección del prolapso de cúpula vaginal / Results from a vaginal cupula prolapsed correction

OBEJTIVOS: teniendo en cuenta como punto de partida las exigencias actuales en calidad de vida para pacientes en décadas avanzadas y las posibilidades de corrección quirúrgica para defectos del suelo pélvico, se realizó un estudio para evaluar resultados en pacientes tratadas en el Hospital Ramón González Coro entre el mes de febrero 2003 hasta octubre del 2007. También se propuso la caracterización de un grupo de pacientes con prolapso de cúpula vaginal tratadas por cirugía, así como la descripción de algunas variables clínicas, modalidades de tratamiento y eventos evolutivos. MÉTODOS: se hizo un estudio de tipo descriptivo retrospectivo para lo cual se tuvieron en cuenta las variables edad, paridad, tiempo de evolución, particularidades quirúrgicas y complicaciones. RESULTADOS: se presentaron resultados prometedores utilizando abordajes vaginales y abdomino- perineales, con solamente 9,6 por ciento de recidivas, aunque el seguimiento es de solo 4 años. Las complicaciones alcanzaron un 16,1 por ciento y el promedio de tiempo quirúrgico no rebasó los 150 min. CONCLUSIONES: se concluye que la reparación del prolapso de cúpula vaginal resulta una alternativa exitosa y de poco riesgo siempre que se respeten los criterios de individualizar la técnica requerida para cada paciente en particular

OBJECTIVES: Considering as a starting point the present demands in the quality of life for patients in advanced decades and the possibilities of surgical repair of pelvic floor, we made a study to assess results from patients seen in Ramón González Coro Gynecology and Obstetrics Hospital from February, 2003 to October,2007. Also we proposed the characterization of a group of patients diagnosed with vaginal cupula prolapse treated by surgery as well as the description of some clinical variables, treatment modalities and evolution events. METHODS: A retrospective and descriptive study was conducted taking into account the following variables: age, parity, course time, surgical distinctive features and complications. RESULTS There were promising results using vaginal and abdominal-perineal approaches, with only a 9,6 percent of relapses, although with a 4-years the follow-up. Complications were of 16,1 percent and the average surgical time was of only 150 minutes. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that vaginal cupula prolapse is a successful option and with a low risk considering always the individual criteria of the required technique for each patient in particular