[Cystocele repair by a light tension-free vaginal mesh: results after 6 years of follow-up].

INTRODUCTION

The objective of this study was to evaluate the long-term anatomical and functional efficacy, but also the safety of tension-free vaginal mesh in cystocele repair.

METHODS

This retrospective and monocentric study included 90 women who underwent a prolapse repair between June 2006 and November 2008. A light-weight polypropylene vaginal mesh (22g/m2, Novasilk COLOPLAST®) was used without any fixation. Females were followed at 1 month, 1 year, 3 years and 6 years. Only long-term results are presented in this study. The anatomical result was assessed by the POP-Q classification and the functional results by standardized symptoms (PFDI-20), sexuality (PISQ-12) and quality of life (PFIQ-7) questionnaires.

RESULTS

6 years after surgery, the follow-up rate was 74%. Anatomically, the prolapse recurrence rate (Ba≥0) was 17% (n=8). Functionally, the overall patient satisfaction rate was 89%. Quality of life and symptoms scores (4,11±8.45 vs. 17.5±14.4 and 35.8±15.9 vs 94±23.4 respectively) were significantly improved (p<0.001). Concerning the prevalence of the complication, the retraction and exposition rate was 1.7% (n=1) and a re-intervention rate was 6.7% (n=4). The rate of de novo dyspareunia was 1.7% (n=1).

CONCLUSION

In this short retrospective series of vaginal mesh interposition for cystocele repair, the prevalence of medium-term patient satisfaction was high.