Dyspareunia, Pain, Surgical Mesh
Conditions
Brief summary
Vaginal prolapse is a common condition that is treated with surgical correction. Recently surgeons have been using mesh to augment the repair of vaginal prolapse. Common complications of this surgery include vaginal pain, pain during sex, infection or erosion of the mesh in the vagina. There are different ways to close the vaginal wall over the mesh used in these procedures. Currently, there is no accepted standard method of closing the vaginal wall. The purpose of this study is to find out the best way to close the surgical wound in the vagina. We will compare interrupted closure (separate stitches) to continuous closure (one long, running stitch). We hope to show in our study that one method of closure is better than the other.
Interventions
Horizontal mattress closure of vaginal mucosa over mesh
Running closure of vaginal mucosa over mesh
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Scheduled for surgery to correct anterior vaginal prolapse with mesh kit
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mesh exposure | One year |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain | One year |
| Dyspareunia | One year |