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ArticleAJOG global reports2024

Nationwide assessment of practice variability in the utilization of hysteropexy at laparoscopic apical suspension for uterine prolapse.

Kaily R Cox, Tanaz R Ferzandi, Christina E Dancz, Rachel S Mandelbaum, Maximilian Klar, Jason D Wright, Koji Matsuo

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Kaily R CoxDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Drs Cox and Matsuo).
Tanaz R FerzandiDivision of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Drs Ferzandi and Dancz).
Christina E DanczDivision of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Drs Ferzandi and Dancz).
Rachel S MandelbaumDivision of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Dr Mandelbaum).
Maximilian KlarDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Medical Center Freiburg, University of Freiburg Faculty of Medicine, Freiburg, Germany (Dr Klar).
Jason D WrightDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY (Dr Wright).
Koji MatsuoDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (Drs Cox and Matsuo).

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Abstract

backgroundAlthough hysteropexy has been used to preserve the uterus during uterine prolapse surgery for a long time, there is a scarcity of data that describe the nationwide patterns of use of this surgical procedure.

objectiveThis study aimed to examine the national-level use and characteristics of hysteropexy at the time of laparoscopic apical suspension surgery for uterine prolapse in the United States. STUDY

designThis cross-sectional study used data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project's Nationwide Ambulatory Surgery Sample. The study population included 55,608 patients with a diagnosis of uterine prolapse who underwent laparoscopic apical suspension surgery from 2016 to 2019. Patients who had a hysterectomy were assigned to the hysterectomy group, and those who did not have a hysterectomy were assigned to the hysteropexy group. The main outcome was clinical characteristics associated with hysteropexy, assessed using a multivariable binary logistic regression model. A classification tree was further constructed to assess the use pattern of hysteropexy during laparoscopic apical suspension procedures. The secondary outcome was surgical morbidity, including urinary tract injury, intestinal injury, vascular injury, and hemorrhage.

resultsA hysteropexy was performed in 6500 (11.7%) patients. In a multivariable analysis, characteristics associated with increased use of a hysteropexy included (1) patient factors, such as older age, Medicare coverage, private insurance, self-pay, and medical comorbidity; (2) pelvic floor dysfunction factor of complete uterine prolapse; and (3) hospital factors, including medium bed capacity center and location in the Southern United States (all

conclusionThe results of these current, real-world practice data suggest that hysteropexies are being performed at the time of ambulatory laparoscopic apical suspension surgery for uterine prolapse. There is substantial variability in the application of hysteropexy based on patient, gynecologic, pelvic floor dysfunction, and hospital factors. Developing clinical practice guidelines to address this emerging surgical practice may be of use.

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characteristichysteropexylaparoscopic apical suspensionuterine prolapseutilization

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PMID38586613
PMCPMC10994978

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