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SECONDARY CYSTOCELE
REPAIR (SCR):THE ROLE OF PROLENE MESH
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Authors:
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S P Marinkovic, S.L.
Stanton
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Institution:
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Urogynecology Unit, St
George's Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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Aim of Study:
To demonstrate a vaginal approach to improve the support of anterior compartment
prolapse (ACP) after failed cystocele repair with the interposition of Prolene
GyneMesh (polypropylene mesh).
Methods:
All patients underwent multichannel urodynamics with their prolapse reduced
to ensure there is no concomitant stress urinary incontinence. The patient is
placed in a modified lithotomy position using Allen stirrups. The vagina is
cleansed with betadine solution and draped in a sterile conventional manner.
The midline of the anterior vaginal wall (AVW) is infused with 10 ml of 1 %
lidocaine with 1:200000 adrenaline solution. The AVW is incised vertically one
centimeter proximal to the external urethral meatus. The cystocele is mobilised
and reduced. A 1-0 vicryl stitch is placed at the bladder neck (Kelly suture).
The mesh is trimmed to adequately reduce the cystocele. A series of 2-0 vicryl
stitches incorporate pubocervical fascia and the mesh. Redundant AVW is excised.
The AVW is closed with continuous locking 1-0 vicryl suture. The bladder is
drained with a Bonnano suprapubic catheter for 24-48 hours.
Result:
This vaginal procedure provides excellent and expedient reduction of recurrent
cystocele. With one year's experience we have not encountered any recurrent
cystocele, urethral or bladder injury, mesh erosion, de novo urgency or urinary
retention.
Conclusion:
SCR with polypropylene mesh provides excellent reduction of a cystocele.