Ricerc@Sapienza

Purpose: To evaluate the anatomical and functional outcomes and post-operative compliance of fascial surgical repair in the management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Materials and Methods: The authors analyzed 147 patients before and after surgical treatment for POP analyzing pre- and post-operative symptoms. Patients were divided into two groups: group A patients who underwent vaginal hysterectomy, associated with anterior, posterior, and/or both vaginal repair; group B that underwent only anterior and/or posterior surgical vaginal correction.

We have read with great interest the editorial “Mesh in a mess?” by Wexner and
White . We agree with the authors when they say that the potential
complications associated with mesh should not forestall the use of prosthetic
materials when benefits attributable to mesh are demonstrated, as occurs in the
prevention of parastomal hernia. This also applies to groin hernia surgery.