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. 2017;14(1):16.
doi: 10.1186/s10397-017-1017-1. Epub 2017 Aug 17.

Pregnancy following laparoscopic hysteropexy-a case series

Helen Jefferis  1 , Natalia Price  1 , Simon Jackson  1
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Pregnancy following laparoscopic hysteropexy-a case series

Helen Jefferis et al. Gynecol Surg. 2017.

Abstract

Background: Uterine-preserving prolapse surgery offers the chance to retain fertility; however, limited data is available for the safety of pregnancy following surgery and the effect of pregnancy on surgical outcome. Our operative technique involves mesh encircling the cervix and uterine arteries, which raises concerns that compromise of uterine blood flow during pregnancy may lead to foetal growth restriction. We also think this necessitates delivery by caesarean section. We report on six pregnancy outcomes following laparoscopic hysteropexy. Primary outcomes were live birth and birth weight. Secondary outcomes were integrity of mesh and immediate effect on prolapse.

Results: All patients had successful pregnancy outcomes with birth weights on or above the 10th centile. There was no effect on mesh integrity seen in any of the cases. There was no deterioration in apical prolapse when assessed post delivery, but two patients had new onset anterior vaginal wall prolapse.

Conclusions: We think our technique of hysteropexy is safe for those wishing to conceive. Larger numbers are needed to allow robust evidence-based guidance for patients and clinicians.

Keywords: Fertility-preserving prolapse surgery; Hysteropexy; Pregnancy.

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