Introduction:

The use of mesh with fixation to sacoespinous ligament (SEL) for correction of pelvic organ prolapse has a success rate of 92% and adverse events are reported in 2-12%. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical results after the application of Uphold mesh in women with apical prolapse with or without uterus.

Methods:

A retrospective and descriptive study, 22 patients with E ≥ II voult pelvic organ prolapse who underwent vault fixation or hysteropexy to SEL and mediourethral tape (CMU) in those with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) from November-2013 to March-2017.

Results:

72.7% (n = 16) had previous hysterectomy. The pelvic organ prolapse stage was grade II in 18% (n = 4), III in 41% (n = 9) and IV in 41% (n = 9), the anterior compartment was affected in 40.9% and 59% (n = 13) for apical. 54.5% (n = 12) had SUI. In 9% (n = 2) were placed exclusively Uphold, concomitant surgery was performed for correction of posterior compartment pelvic organ prolapse in 45% (n=10) and at 68% (n = 15) CMU was placed. 9% (n = 2) had bladder injury, 40% (n = 9) urinary retention of patients with CMU application, 4.5% (n = 1) exposure and 4.5% (n = 1) extrusion. Subjective and objective success was 100%.

Conclusions:

The placement of Uphold has successful results in the correction of apical prolapse. The concomitant anti-incontinence procedure increases the presence of urinary retention.

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