Mesh Surgery for Anterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse: A Meta-analysis / Cirurgia com tela para correção de prolapso de parede anterior: metanálise

Abstract Purpose Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a major health issue worldwide, affecting 6- 8% of women. The most affected site is the anterior vaginal wall. Multiple procedures and surgical techniques have been used,with or without the use of vaginalmeshes, due to common treatment failure, reoperations, and complication rates in some studies. Methods Systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis regarding the use of vaginal mesh in anterior vaginal wall prolapse was performed. A total of 115 papers were retrieved after using the medical subject headings (MESH) terms: 'anterior pelvic organ prolapse OR cystocele AND surgery AND (mesh or colporrhaphy)' in the PubMed database. Exclusion criteria were: follow-up shorter than 1 year, use of biological or absorbable meshes, and inclusion of other vaginal wall prolapses. Studies were put in a data chart by two independent editors; results found in at least two studies were grouped for analysis. Results After the review of the titles by two independent editors, 70 studies were discarded, and after abstract assessment, 18 trials were eligible for full text screening. For final screening and meta-analysis, after applying the Jadad score (> 2), 12 studies were included. Objective cure was greater in the mesh surgery group (odds ratio [OR] = 1,28 [1,07-1,53]), which also had greater blood loss (mean deviation [MD] = 45,98 [9,72-82,25]), longer surgery time (MD = 15,08 [0,48-29,67]), but less prolapse recurrence (OR = 0,22 [01,3-0,38]). Dyspareunia, symptom resolution and reoperation rates were not statistically different between groups. Quality of life (QOL) assessment through the pelvic organ prolapse/urinary incontinence sexual questionnaire (PISQ-12), the pelvic floor distress inventory (PFDI-20), the pelvic floor impact questionnaire (PFIQ-7), and the perceived quality of life scale (PQOL) was not significantly different. Conclusions Anterior vaginal prolapse mesh surgery has greater anatomic cure rates and less recurrence, although there were no differences regarding subjective cure, reoperation rates and quality of life. Furthermore, mesh surgery was associated with longer surgical time and greater blood loss. Mesh use should be individualized, considering prior history and risk factors for recurrence.

Resumo Introdução Prolapso de órgãos pélvicos é problema de saúde públicas, sendo o mais comumo anterior. Para tratamento são utilizadas cirurgias, comou semtelas. O uso de telas é para diminuir recidivas, mas não h á consenso. Métodos Foi realizada revisão da literatura e metanálise, sobre uso de telas na correção do prolapso anterior. Base de dados foi PUBMED , com termos (MESH): "Anterior Pelvic Organ OR Cystocele AND Surgery AND (Mesh or Colporrhaphy)". Critérios de exclusão foram: seguimento menor que 1 ano, telas biológicas ou absorvíveis. Resultados: foram avaliados 115 artigos. Após revisão dos títulos, 70 estudos foram descartados e 18 após leitura de resumos. Após critérios de Jadad (>2), 12 estudos foram incluídos. Análise estatística foi razão de risco ou diferença entre médias dos grupos, e as análises com grande heterogeneidade foram avaliadas através de análise de efeito aleatório. Resultados Cura objetiva foi superior no grupo com tela - OR 1,28 (1,07-1,53, p 1 0,00001), maior perda sanguínea - diferença média (MD) 45,98 (9,72-82,25, p = 0,01), tempo cirúrgico mais longo - MD 15,08 (0,48-29,67, p = 0,04), porém menor recorrência - OR 0,22 (0,13-0,38, p = 0,00001), não apresentando maior resolução dos sintomas - OR 1,93 (0,83-4,51, p = 0,15). Dispareunia e taxa de reoperação também não foram diferentes entre grupos. Qualidade de vida não apresentou diferença. Conclusões Cirurgia com tela para prolapso vaginal anterior apresenta melhor taxa de cura anatômica e menor recorrência, sem diferenças cura subjetiva, reoperação e qualidade de vida. Há maior tempo cirúrgico e perda sanguínea. Uso de telas deve ser individualizado.

Colposuspensión anterior con fijación a malla transobturatriz: una nueva técnica para el tratamiento del colpocele anterior / Anterior colposuspension with transobturator mesh fixation: a new technique for the treatment of anterior colpocele

Introducción: la zona crítica de sostén apical de la fascia vesicovaginal es el anillo pericervical, el cual no existe en el caso de mujeres histerctomizadas. Por lo tanto, el análisis y el desarrollo de posibilidades terapéuticas para el cistocele con menores recidivas posteriores es un tema crítico en la cirugía uroginecológica. Objetivo: presentar una nueva técnica quirúrgica para el tratamiento del colpocele anterior. Material y método: se presentan los primeros diez casos de pacientes operadas con una nueva técnica quirúrgica en el tratamiento por vía vaginal del colpocele anterior. La técnica denominada CATO (C-colposuspensión, A-anterior, TO-transobturatriz) se basa en la reparación del defecto del colpocele anterior (sea este central, medial o pericervical) mediante tejido propio, el cual se fija a una neoestructura dada por el emplazamiento de una cinta de malla de prolene por vía obturatriz posterior. Resultados: no se registraron complicaciones intraoperatorias; hubo un hematoma vesicovaginal posoperatorio inmediato. En cuanto a los resultados funcionales, no se registraron disfunciones vesicales. En el seguimiento se destaca que todas las pacientes presentan puntos Aa y Ba normales. No se registran complicaciones de la malla utilizada. La técnica resulta segura, respeta la anatomía funcional y es reproducible para el ginecólogo vaginalista entrenado y con conocimiento del abordaje transobturatriz posterior. El seguimiento a largo plazo demostrará si esta nueva técnica desarrollada por nuestro equipo tiene un lugar que ocupar en el arsenal quirúrgico del tratamiento de la patología del piso pélvico.

Abstract Introduction: the critical area of apical support for the vesicovaginal fascia is the peri-cervical ring, which does not exist in women who have undergone hysterectomies. Thus, the analysis and development of new therapies for colpocele with smaller posterior relapse is critical for urogynecologic surgery. Objective: to present a new surgical technique for treatment of anterior colpocele Method: the study presents the first ten cases of women who were operated with a new surgical technique in treatment for anterior colpocele through the vagina. The technique under the name CATO (following the Spanish words: CATO (C-colposuspension, A-anterior, TO-transobturator) is based on repairing the anterior colpocele defect (central, medium or peri-cervical) using her own tissue, which is fixed to a new structure created by placing a mesh ribbon through a posterior transobturator. Results: no intraoperative complications were recorded; there was one case of immediate postoperative vesicovaginal hematoma. As to functional results, no vesical dysfunctions were recorded. Upon follow up, it is worth pointing out all patients show normal Aa and Bb stitches. Nos complications arose for the mesh used. The technique is safe, it respects functional anatomy and may be replicated by trained gynecologists who are familiar with the posterior transobturator approach. Long term follow up will reveal whether this new technique developed by our team may become part of the surgical toolkit for treating pelvic floor pathology.

Resumo Introdução: a zona crítica do suporte apical da fáscia vesicovaginal é o anel pericervical, que não existe nas mulheres histerectomizadas. Portanto, a análise e o desenvolvimento de possibilidades terapêuticas para o cistocele com menores recidivas posteriores é uma tema crítico na cirurgia uroginecológica. Objetivo: apresentar uma nova técnica cirúrgica para o tratamento do colpocele anterior. Material e método: apresentam-se os dez primeiros casos de pacientes operadas com uma nova técnica cirúrgica para tratamento por via vaginal da colpocele anterior. A técnica denominada CATO (Colpossuspensão, A-anterior, TO-transobturatoria) está baseada na reparação do defeito do colpocele anterior (seja central, medial ou pericervical) utilizando tecido próprio, que se fixa a uma neoestrutura dada pela colocação de uma tira de malla de prolene por via obturatriz posterior. Resultados: não foram registradas complicações intra-operatórias ou hematoma vesicovaginal pós-operatório imediato. Com relação aos resultados funcionais, não foram registradas disfunções vesicais. No seguimento se destaca que todas as pacientes apresentam pontos Aa e Ba normais. Não foram registradas complicações da malha utilizada. A técnica é segura, respeita a anatomia funcional e é reproduzível por ginecologista vaginalista treinado e com conhecimento da abordagem transobturatoria posterior. O seguimento em longo prazo demonstrará se esta nova técnica desenvolvida por nosso grupo de trabalho tem um lugar no arsenal cirúrgico no tratamento da patologia do piso pélvico.

Experiencia en la corrección quirúrgica del prolapso del compartimiento anterior usando malla multianclaje / Experience in the surgical correction of anterior compartment prolapse using mesh multianchorage

Objetivo: describir la frecuencia de éxito, recidivas y complicaciones, en mujeres con prolapso genital del compartimiento anterior a quienes se les realizó intervención quirúrgica usando malla multianclaje macroporosa monofilamento. Metodología: estudio observacional de una cohorte de 71 mujeres con prolapso del compartimiento anterior e intervenidas en la Clínica Universitaria Bolivariana y a quienes se les realizó corrección quirúrgica con malla multianclaje durante el periodo de 2008-2011. Se realizaron dos evaluaciones postquirúrgicas cuantificando el prolapso por medio de la clasificación internacional POP-Q (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System) a los seis meses y al año de la cirugía. Resultados: se encontró mejoría del prolapso genital pasando del grado POP-Q III y IV prequirírgico al grado I postquirúrgico en 90,5 % de las pacientes; se encontró 2,9 % de recaída del prolapso grado IV. Nueve pacientes presentaron complicaciones tempranas. Se observó un porcentaje de recidiva de prolapso del compartimiento anterior a los seis meses del 4,2 % y de 9,9% al año de evaluación. Conclusión: encontramos disminución en el porcentaje de recidivas del prolapso de compartimento anterior en las pacientes a quienes se les corrigió con malla multianclaje. Se requieren estudios posteriores con diseños más exigentes. Por ahora podemos sugerir que hay una tendencia a un mejor resultado con el uso de la malla multianclaje para la corrección del prolapso del compartimiento anterior.

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the success rate, complications and recurrences in women with genital prolapse of the anterior compartment who underwent surgery using macroporous monofilament mesh multianchorage. Methods: observational study of a cohort of 71 women with anterior compartment prolapse who were seized in the Clinica Universitaria Bolivariana and who underwent surgical repair with mesh multianchorage during the period 2008- 2011. Two postoperative assessments were performed by quantifying prolapse by the POP-Q International Classification (Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification System) at six months and one year after surgery. Results: an improvement was found genital prolapse POP-Q passing grade III and grade IV preoperative to grade I postoperative in 90.5% of patients; 2.9% of grade IV prolapse relapse was found. Nine patients had early complications. A recurrence rate of prolapse prior to six months of 4.2% and 9.9% to year evaluation was observed. Conclusions: We found decrease in the recurrence rate of anterior compartment prolapse in patients who were corrected mesh multianchorage. Subsequent studies are needed with better designs. Nowadays we can suggest that there is a trend to a better outcome with the use of mesh multianchorage correction of anterior compartment prolapse.

Cinta tras-obturatriz (TOT) en el tratamiento de la incontienecia urinaria de esferzo en el Hospital Regional de Ica, Perú / Tape trans-obturator (TOT) in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence in the Regional Hospital in Ica, Peru

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To evaleate the safety and efficacy of the TOT in the treatement of female stress urinary incontinence, according to our experience. Material and Methods:...

Conduta nos prolapsos genitais / Management of genital prolapse

O prolapso genital constitui afecção de grande importância social e econômica dada sua prevalência estimada em até 40% das mulheres, cujo aumento gradual coincide com o envelhecimento populacional. Estima-se que 30% das pacientes submetidas ao tratamento cirúrgico já foram operadas previamente pelo mesmo motivo. Fatos como esses e outras situações conflitantes, como a escolha entre tratamento conservador ou cirúrgico, a melhor técnica operatória para tratar as alterações anatômicas e funcionais do assoalho pélvico e o uso ou não de uma grande complexidade de materiais sintéticos e biológicos, têm sido objeto de constante investigação. O presente estudo teve por objetivo realizar uma revisão sistemática da literatura em relação ao manejo das pacientes portadoras de prolapso genital, considerando as evidências atuais referentes à utilização dos pessários vaginais, ao papel da fisioterapia, à melhor abordagem cirúrgica, às indicações do uso de telas e a concomitância, na vigência do prolapso, do tratamento cirúrgico da incontinência urinária

The pelvic organ prolapse is an important social and economic problem with the estimated prevalence at up to 40% of women, increasing with the aging population. It is estimated that 30% of patients undergoing surgical treatment, have been operated previously for the same reason. Facts such as these and other situations of conflict as the choice between conservative or surgical treatment, the best surgical technique to treat the anatomical and functional changes of the pelvic floor and use or not of a great complexity of biological and synthetic materials, have been under constant investigation. This study aims to realize a systematical review regarding the management of patients with genital prolapse, considering the current evidence regarding the use of vaginal pessaries, the role of physiotherapy, the best surgical approach, the indications for the meshes use and the concomitant surgical treatment of urinary incontinence, in the presence of prolapse

Colpopexia anterior con uretrosuspensión con monoprótesis sintética en el tratamiento simultáneo del cistocele y la incontinencia urinaria / Use of a synthetic monoprosthesis of monofilament, macropore, polypropylene mesh for the simultaneous cure of cystocele and the stress urinary incontinence

Objetivo: Describir la técnica quirúrgica y los resultados de la cura simultánea del cistocele e incontinencia urinariade esfuerzo (IUE) utilizando una monoprótesis de polipropileno monofilamento macroporosa, basado en el "Nazca TC POP Repair System". Material y Métodos: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo de tipo serie de casos. Se recolectaron los datos de 69 pacientes intervenidas en dos centros, uno público y otro privado, entre mayo 2007 y abril 2008 en Lima-Perú. Se recopilaron los datos de 56 pacientes hasta los tres meses post cirugía. Resultados: Las complicaciones más importantes fueron extrusión de malla en 4/69 (6%), recidiva del prolapso en 1/56 (2%), persistencia de la IUE 1/56 (2%, retención urinaria 11/69 (16%), infección urinaria en 16/69 (23%), infección de la cúpula en 9/69 (13%) y hematoma en 3/69 (4%). La curación del cistocele según el POP-Q a los tres meses fue de 53/56 (95%) y la satisfacción de las pacientes fue 96,42%. La cura subjetiva de la IUE fue: curada 48/56 (85,1%), mejorada 7/56 (12,5%) y no curada en 1/56 (1,78%). Conclusiones: El uso de esta monoprótesis puede significar un procedimiento seguro y eficaz para la corrección quirúrgica del cistocele y la IUE.

Objectives: To describe the technique for the simultaneous cure of cystocele and the stress urinary incontinence (SUI) using, polypropylene mesh, based on the "Nazca TC POP Repair System". Materials and methods: Retrospective, descriptive study, case series type. We included 69 patients, operated in two centres, a public and a private one, between May 2007 and April 2008 in Lima - Perú. We compiled the data of 56 patients until three months post surgery. Results: The most important complications were: mesh erosion 4/69 (5.7%), prolapse relapse 1/56 (1.7%), SUI persistence 1/56 (1.7%), urinary retention 11/69 (15.9%). We also had urinary tract infection 16/69 (23.18%), vaginal cupula infection 9/69 (13.04%) and hematoma 3/69 (4.34%). The cure rate with POP-Q system scores three months after surgery was 53/56 (94.64%) for cystocele and the patient satisfaction was 54/56 (96.42%). For SUI, the subjective efficacy for cure was 48/56 (85.71%), improvement in 7/56 (12.5%) and failure in 1/56 (1.78%). Conclusions: The use of monoprothesis can be an effective and sure procedure to repair the prolapse of anterior vaginal wall and SUI.

Reparación del cistocele por vía vaginal con malla subvesical sin tensión: técnica y resultados / Tension-free vaginal mesh repair for anterior vaginal wall prolapse: technique and outcomes

Objetivos: Determinar la eficacia y tolerancia de la interposición de una malla de polipropileno monofilamento colocada sin tensión por vía vaginal bajo la vejiga para la corrección quirúrgica del cistocele, evaluando sus resultados anatómicos postoperatorios, la mejoría en la calidad de vida y sus complicaciones a mediano plazo. Pacientes y Método: El ensayo incluyó a 28 mujeres consecutivas (edad promedio 64 años), portadoras de cistocele grado II o III según la clasificación POP-Q, quienes fueron intervenidas entre septiembre de 2004 y octubre de 2006. Después de una completa disección de la vejiga y plicatura de la fascia perivesical, se labraron 2 túneles laterales hasta perforar la fascia endopélvica a cada lado; luego se configuró la malla de polipropileno monofilamento (Ginemesh®), dimensionada con un cuerpo central y dos ramas laterales, posicionándola sin tensión ni fijación bajo la vejiga, introduciendo y abandonando sus extensiones laterales hacia el espacio paravesical. Del total de la serie, 8 pacientes tenían cistocele G II (29 por ciento) y 20 tenían prolapso G III (71 por ciento); 11 mujeres presentaban además IOE (39 por ciento). El promedio de duración de la cirugía fue de 30 minutos. Como evaluación del resultado anatómico se utilizó la clasificación POP-Q. Para evaluar la satisfacción personal objetiva se usó el cuestionario validado de calidad de vida (I-QOL) al 3º, 6º y 12º mes post cirugía. El promedio de seguimiento fue de 18 meses (10-36).Resultados: La cirugía fue realizada sin problemas en todas las pacientes. La tasa de complicaciones tempranas fue de 7 por ciento (una erosión vaginal y 1 hematoma severo). No se reportó infección de la malla. La tasa de éxito fue de un 93 por ciento. Al sexto mes, el índice de satisfacción en la calidad de vida fue de 89 por ciento, al 12º mes fue de 86 por ciento...

Objectives: To determine the efficacy and tolerance of the introduction of a vaginal tension-free monofilament polypropylene mesh placed under the bladder for the surgical correction of cystocele. Patients and Methods: The trial included 28 consecutive women mean age 64 years), with diagnosis of grade II - III cystocele based on POP-Q classification, who were operated between September2004 and October 2006. Surgical technique include a complete dissection of the bladder and fixation of perivesical fascia. Two laterals tunnels were developed to pierce the lateral side of the endopelvic fascia at either side. Then a designed monofilament polypropylene mesh (Ginemesh ®), was placed without any tension free the bladder, positioning their lateral extensions into paravesical space. We evaluated the postoperative anatomical results, improvement in the quality of life and mid-terms complications. Results: Of the total series, 8 patients had G II cystocele (29 percent) and 20 had G III prolapse (71 percent ), 11women had also SUI (39 percent). Mean operative time for surgery was 30 minutes. Anatomical results were objectively measured with POP-Q classification. Evaluate of personal satisfaction was done by application of a validated questionnaire of quality of life (I-QOL) that was full filled at 3, 6 and 12months post surgery. Mean follow-up of the series was 18 months (10-36). No operative complication occurred. Early complication rate was 7 percent (a vaginal erosion and severe bruising ). No infection was reported in the mesh. The success rate for the series was 93 percent. At the sixth month, the rate of satisfaction in the quality of life was has been 89 percent and 86 percent at 12 months...

Valor predictivo de la ecografía uretrovesical transperineal en el diagnóstico de la incontinencia urinaria femenina / The predictive value of transperineal urethrovesical echography in the diagnosis of female urinary incontinence

Introducción: la incontinencia urinaria de exfuerzo (IUE) es una patología femenina frecuente cuya correcta evaluación es importante. .El estudio ultrasonográfico uretrovesical es un método relativamente inexplorado para el diagnóstico y causas de esta entidad. Objetivo: determinar el ángulo pubouretrovesical (PUV), movilidad uretral y distancia pubouretral en reposo y con las maniobras de valsalva y retención en pacientes con incontinencia urinaria de esfuerzo(IUE) y en mujeres sanas Materiales y Métodos: es un trabajo prospectivo longitudinal y analítico, realizado en el servicio de Ginecología del Hospital Essalud III de Puno, se calculó la especificidad, sensibilidad, valor predictivo positivo y valor predictivo negativo. Resultados: el ángulo PUV en pacientes con IUE fue en promedio de: reposo 77º, valsalva 124,6º, retención 67,9º, con una movilidad uretral de 47,6 º, mientras que en mujeres sanas se hallo: reposo 64,5 º, valsalva 78,9 º, retención 60,7 º y movilidad uretral 14,3 º Conclusiones: comparando ambos grupos sólo se alcanzó diferencia estadística altamente significativa en cuanto al ángulo pubouretrovesical en reposo, valsalva y la movilidad uretral. Aplicando al menos 2 de estos 3 criterios se calculó una sensibilidad de 93,3%, especificidad de 90,0%, VPP 90,3% y VPN 93,1% La ecografía perineal es un método útil para el diagnóstico de IUE.

Introducction: the female effort urinay incontinence (EUI) is a feminine frequent pathology whose correct evaluation is important. The study ultrasonographic urethrovesical is a relatively unexplored method for the diagnosis and causes of this entity. Objetives: to determine the pubourethrovesical angle (puv), urethral motility and pubourethral distance while resting and with the Valsalva and retention maneuvers in patients with effort urinary incontinence of (EUI) and healthy women. Material and methods: this is a prospective, longitudinal and analytic study, which undertaken in the gynecology service of the EsSalud III Hospital in Puno. The specificity, sensitivity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the technique have been calculated. Results: the puv angle in patients with EUI was on average: while resting 77°, Valsalva maneuver 124.6°, retention 67.9°,with a urethral motility of 47.6°; in healthy women the puv was: while resting 64.5°, Valsalva maneuver 78.9°, retention 60.7° and urethral motility 14.3°. Conclusions: highly significant statistical differences related to the puv angle while resting, Valsalva maneuver and to urethral motility were found between incontinent and healthy women. Applying at least 2 of the 3 criteria sensitivity was 93.3%, specificity 90.0%, vpp 90.3% and vpn 93.1%. Perineal echography is a useful method for the diagnosis of EIU.Introducction: the female effort urinay incontinence (EUI) is a feminine frequent pathology whose correct evaluation is important. The study ultrasonographic urethrovesical is a relatively unexplored method for the diagnosis and causes of this entity.

Reparación de polapso vaginal anterior con malla de prolene / Anterior vaginal prolapse repair with prolene mesh

ANTECEDENTES: La reparación del prolapso vaginal anterior presenta una alta tasa de recurrencia. La colporrafia anterior con malla de prolene es una buena alternativa quirúrgica que ha obtenido buenos resultados a largo plazo. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el resultado anatómico y la evolución de la colporrafia anterior con malla de prolene. MÉTODO: Estudio de cohorte prospectivo para evaluar el resultado quirúrgico. RESULTADOS: Ingresaron 35 pacientes con una edad promedio de 61,4 años; 85,7% de ellas estaba en postmenopausia y 3% utilizaba terapia hormonal de reemplazo. La principal patología asociada fue la incontinencia de orina de esfuerzo (54,3%). El estado del piso pelviano preoperatorio correspondió a 31,4% cistocele grado II, 48,6% cistocele grado III y 20% cistocele grado IV. Se asoció prolapso uterino en 88,6% de los casos y 74,3% con prolapso de la pared posterior. No hubo complicaciones intraoperatorias. Hubo complicaciones postoperatorias en 4 pacientes (11,4%). Una paciente presentó erosión de la malla (2,9%). El seguimiento fue de 1 a 11 meses. En la evaluación postoperatoria de las pacientes con cistocele grado II 80% corrigió a grado 0; para cistocele grado III 72% corrigió a grado 0. Un 11% llegó a grado I y 17% grado II. Para el grupo con cistocele grado IV, 71% resultó en grado 0 y 29% grado II. CONCLUSIÓN: La técnica presentada solucionó un severo problema de calidad de vida de las pacientes afectadas. Se requiere un mayor número de casos y tiempo de seguimiento para su recomendación definitiva.

BACKGROUND: Repair of anterior vaginal prolapse present a high rate of recurrence. Anterior colporrhaphy plus prolene mesh is a surgical option with optimal long term results. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate anatomical results and evolution of anterior colporrhaphy with prolene mesh. METHOD: A prospective cohort study was made to evaluate the surgical outcomes. RESULTS: 35 patients were recruited with a median age of 61.4 years. 85.7% of them were in postmenopausal status and 3% were using hormone replacement therapy. Stress urinary incontinence was associated in 54.3% of the cases. The pelvic floor stage at entry was 31.4% cysthocele stage II, 48.6% stage III and 20% cysthocele stage IV. Uterine prolapse was present in 88.6% of cases and the posterior wall was compromised in 74.3%. There were no intraoperatory complications. Postoperatory complications occurred in 4 patients (11.4%). Only in one case the mesh eroded (2.9%). The follow up was from 1 to 11 months. Of the patients with cysthocele stage II at the moment of evaluation, 80% were at stage 0. For cysthocele stage III 72% turned to stage 0. 11% turned to stage I and 17% to stage II. The cases that presented cysthocele stage IV 71% were at stage 0 and 29% at stage II. CONCLUSION: This technique solved an important quality of life problem of the affected patients. A higher number of cases and time of follow up is needed to recommend this technique definitely.