Prolapse surgery versus vaginal pessary in women with symptomatic pelvic organ prolapse: which factors influence the choice of treatment?
Barbara Bodner-AdlerKlaus BodnerAnna StinglmeierOliver KimbergerKsenia HalpernHeinz KoelblWolfgang UmekPublished in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2019)
Women, who favoured prolapse surgery, were younger and in significant better health condition (less hypertension and COPD), but showed a significantly higher POP-Q stage compared to women choosing pessary treatment. Our data indicate that women with higher POP-Q stage and non-smokers tended to decide for prolapse surgery. This information could help in clinical practice to guide patients for the best possible treatment decision and strengthen individual counselling.
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