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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2019 Apr 2;19(1):49.
doi: 10.1186/s12905-019-0749-7.

Evaluation of two vaginal, uterus sparing operations for pelvic organ prolapse: modified Manchester operation (MM) and sacrospinous hysteropexy (SSH), a study protocol for a multicentre randomized non-inferiority trial (the SAM study)

Sascha F M Schulten  1   2   3 , Rosa A Enklaar  4   5 , Kirsten B Kluivers  4 , Sanne A L van Leijsen  6 , Marijke C Jansen-van der Weide  7 , Eddy M M Adang  8 , Jeroen van Bavel  9 , Heleen van Dongen  10 , Maaike B E Gerritse  11 , Iris van Gestel  12 , G G Alec Malmberg  13 , Ronald J C Mouw  14 , Deliana A van Rumpt-van de Geest  15 , Wilbert A Spaans  16 , Annemarie van der Steen  17   18 , Jelle Stekelenburg  19 , E Stella M Tiersma  7 , Anneke C Verkleij-Hagoort  20 , Astrid Vollebregt  21 , Chantal B M Wingen  22 , Mirjam Weemhoff  5 , Hugo W F van Eijndhoven  23
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Randomized Controlled Trial

Evaluation of two vaginal, uterus sparing operations for pelvic organ prolapse: modified Manchester operation (MM) and sacrospinous hysteropexy (SSH), a study protocol for a multicentre randomized non-inferiority trial (the SAM study)

Sascha F M Schulten et al. BMC Womens Health. .

Abstract

Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) affects up to 40% of parous women which adversely affects the quality of life. During a life time, 20% of all women will undergo an operation. In general the guidelines advise a vaginal operation in case of uterine descent: hysterectomy with uterosacral ligament plication (VH), sacrospinous hysteropexy (SSH) or a modified Manchester operation (MM). In the last decade, renewed interest in uterus sparing techniques has been observed. Previous studies have shown non-inferiority between SSH and VH. Whether or not SSH and MM are comparable concerning anatomical and functional outcome is still unknown. The practical application of both operations is at least in The Netherlands a known cause of practice pattern variation (PPV). To reveal any difference between both techniques the SAM-study was designed.

Methods: The SAM-study is a randomized controlled multicentre non-inferiority study which compares SSH and MM. Women with symptomatic POP in any stage, uterine descent and POP-Quantification (POP-Q) point D at ≤ minus 1 cm are eligible. The primary outcome is the composite outcome at two years of absence of prolapse beyond the hymen in any compartment, the absence of bulge symptoms and absence of reoperation for pelvic organ prolapse. Secondary outcomes are hospital parameters, surgery related morbidity/complications, pain perception, further treatments for prolapse or urinary incontinence, POP-Q anatomy in all compartments, quality-of-life, sexual function, and cost-effectiveness. Follow-up takes place at 6 weeks, 12 and 24 months. Additionally at 12 weeks, 6 and 9 months cost-effectiveness will be assessed. Validated questionnaires will be used and gynaecological examination will be performed. Analysis will be performed following the intention-to-treat and per protocol principle. With a non-inferiority margin of 9% and an expected loss to follow-up of 10%, 424 women will be needed to prove non-inferiority with a confidence interval of 95%.

Discussion: This study will evaluate the effectiveness and costs of SSH versus MM in women with primary POP. The evidence will show whether the existing PPV is detrimental and a de-implementation process regarding one of the operations is needed.

Trial registration: Dutch Trial Register (NTR 6978, http://www.trialregister.nl ). Date of registration: 29 January 2018. Prospectively registered.

Keywords: Cost-utility; Modified Manchester operation; POP-Q; Pelvic organ prolapse; Randomized clinical trial; Reconstructive surgery; Sacrospinous hysteropexy; Uterine descent.

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