title: Transvaginal mesh (Prolift™) repair: 2-year anatomic outcomes.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of our study was to report anatomic outcomes at 2 years in patients who underwent transvaginal mesh repair (Prolift™) for pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
  
  
  METHODS
  We conducted a prospective study of 60 women who underwent surgery between April 2005 and March 2008 and presented for 2 year follow-up visits.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Median follow-up was 29 months, and mean age was 57.5 years. There were significant improvements in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification system (POP-Q) measurements of point C/D and the leading edge of the prolapse/most dependent part of the vagina (p<0.001). Overall anatomic success rate was 85%. Mesh exposure was seen in 15% of patients and there was recurrent prolapse in 10%.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Women undergoing the Prolift™ procedure have a good anatomical success rate over the medium term. The higher mesh erosion rates seen in our study emphasises the need for long-term follow-up in these patients.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR, United Kingdom. roopa_n_mb@yahoo.com
authors: Roopa
authors: R
authors: Nair
authors: Akobundu
authors: A
authors: Nnochiri
authors: Christian
authors: C
authors: Barnick
authors: Catharine
authors: C
authors: Roberts
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D056887:Pelvic Organ Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects; D016896:Treatment Outcome