Long-term experience of vaginal vault prolapse prevention at hysterectomy time by modified McCall culdoplasty or shull suspension. clinical, sexual and quality of life assessment after surgical intervention
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of modified McCall culdoplasty or Shull suspension in preventing vaginal vault prolapse after vaginal hysterectomy and the long-term impact on quality of life and sexual function. Study design: Retrospective analysis in 414 patients underwent vaginal hysterectomy for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and vaginal suspension through modified McCall culdoplasty (group A) or Shull suspension (group B) was evaluated. Clinical features and concomitant surgical procedures were assessed. Surgical data and perioperative and postoperative complications have also been analyzed. Clinical characteristics, urinary symptoms, POP-Q score classification, Quality of Life and Sexual Function were evaluated at baseline and at median follow up with P-QoL, ICIQ-UI-SF, PISQ-12, FSFI, FSDS questionnaires. Results: The median follow up was 8.9 year (5.1–14.2 years). 200 women in group A and 214 in group B were evaluated. Vaginal vault prolapse occurred in 2 patients in group A and in 2 patients in group B. POP-Q score for all compartments showed a significant (p