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Vaginal retroperitoneal uterosacral plication in patients with urge incontinence

Cilt: 64 Sayı: Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı) 25 Ağustos 2025
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Vaginal retroperitoneal uterosacral plication in patients with urge incontinence

Abstract

Aim: The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of vaginal uterosacral plication on incontinence and quality of life in patients with uterosacral ligament insufficiency, stage I prolapse according to POP-Q score and urge incontinence symptoms. Materials and Methods: Patients presenting to the outpatient clinic of our hospital with complaints of overactive bladder were assessed. The Overactive Bladder Assessment Form (OAB-V8), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), Urinary Distress Index Short Form (UDI-6), Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire Short Form 7 (PFIQ-7), and Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF) were completed. Patients with a history of unsuccessful anticholinergic use and pelvic floor muscle therapy were selected. In patients with stage I prolapse according to the POP-Q classification and overactive bladder symptoms, the posterior fornix was supported with gauze to observe symptom improvement. Patients who experienced a reduction or complete resolution of symptoms like urinary incontinence, nocturia, and urge incontinence, and were diagnosed with uterosacral ligament insufficiency, were offered surgery. To achieve a permanent effect, vaginal retroperitoneal uterosacral plication was performed on patients who accepted surgery. A 3 cm horizontal incision was made behind the cervix, the uterosacral ligaments were located without opening the peritoneal cavity, clamped with Allis clamps, and then sutured together at two levels with 2-0 Ethibond sutures. The 6-month postoperative results of 7 patients are summarized in this report. Results: The average age of the patients was 41.1 years, and the average body mass index (BMI) was 35.5. The mean UDI-6 score decreased from 15.8 to 6.28, the mean OAB-V8 score decreased from 32.66 to 13.7, and the mean ICIQ-SF score decreased from 15.3 to 6.85. There was no change in the FSFI scores, but a slight decrease was observed in the PFIQ-7 scores. No surgical complications were observed in any patient. Conclusion: This report contributes to the clinical evidence that uterosacral ligament reinforcement can improve symptoms of overactive bladder syndrome in short-term, such as urge incontinence and nocturia (1-4). Patient-reported outcomes and apical tampon testing are important for proper patient selection. This surgical technique appears promising as a method with a short operation time, low complication risk, and can even be performed with regional anesthesia.

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  1. Shkarupa D, Zaytseva A, Kubin N, Kovalev G, Shapovalova E. Native tissue repair of cardinal/uterosacral ligaments cures overactive bladder and prolapse, but only in pre-menopausal women. Cent European J Urol. 2021;74:372–8.
  2. Petros PE. The female pelvic floor: function, dysfunction and management according to the integral theory. 3rd ed. Heidelberg: Springer; 2010. p. 196.
  3. Liedl B, Inoue H, Sekiguchi Y, Goeschen K, Gold D, Toozs-Hobson P, et al. Is overactive bladder in the female surgically curable by ligament repair? Cent European J Urol. 2017;70:53–9.
  4. Dogan O, Kadirogullari P, Ucar Kartal D, Yassa M. Urge Symptoms after Vaginal Uterosacral Plication in Urinary Incontinence Patients without Proximal Urethral Mobility: A Prospective Study. Urol Int. 2025;109(1):74-80.

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Birincil Dil

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Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

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Yayımlanma Tarihi

25 Ağustos 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

10 Şubat 2025

Kabul Tarihi

6 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 64 Sayı: Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı)

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1.Mustafa Onur Kamani. Vaginal retroperitoneal uterosacral plication in patients with urge incontinence. ETD. 01 Ağustos 2025;64(Özel Sayı: 1 (11. Ulusal Ürojinekoloji Kongresi Bildiri Kitapçığı):57-8. doi:10.19161/etd.1637213

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