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ArticleCureus2026

HbA1c as a Predictor of Complications in Anterior and Posterior Colporrhaphy.

Alexandra McQuillen, Vaishnavi J Patel, Devki Patel, Kimberly C Toumazos, Young Son, David O Sussman

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Alexandra McQuillenDepartment of Research, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
Vaishnavi J PatelDepartment of Family Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, USA.
Devki PatelOffice of Research, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, USA.
Kimberly C ToumazosDepartment of Urology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, USA.
Young SonDepartment of Urology, Jefferson Stratford Hospital, Stratford, USA.
David O SussmanDepartment of Urology, Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, Sewell, USA.

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Abstract

importanceColporrhaphy is a surgical option for anterior or posterior compartment vaginal prolapse. Colporrhaphy has a high complication rate. Previous literature proved that individuals diagnosed with diabetes had higher rates of complications in other urological surgeries, especially in prosthesis or mesh insertion.

objectiveThis study aims to determine if HbA1c is associated with anterior or posterior colporrhaphy complications. STUDY

designThe 2021 National Surgical Quality Surgical Improvement database was used for a retrospective review study of patients who had anterior or posterior colporrhaphy. The cohort was subdivided into those with HbA1c ≤6.4 and those with ≥6.5. In a 30-day composite, major and minor complications were analyzed. A multivariate logistic regression was then performed to predict complications.

resultsA total of 182 patients were included, with 46 (25.3%) in the ≥6.5 cohort and 136 (74.7%) in the ≤6.4 cohort. The ≥6.5 group was older (67.9 years vs. 64.1 years), whereas there was no noted difference in race, hypertension, or previous abdominal operations. The composite complication was higher in the ≥6.5 group at 21.7% (n = 10) compared to 10.3% (n = 14) in the ≤6.4 group. The most common complication was urinary tract infection (8.2%, n = 15). On adjusted analysis, the ≥6.5 group had higher odds of complication (OR 3.16, p = 0.05).

conclusionsDiabetes should be considered a comorbidity in patients undergoing anterior or posterior colporrhaphy. Our study shows that there are three times the odds of complications in patients with higher HbA1c. Strict glycemic control should be implemented to decrease the risk.

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anterior and posterior colporrhaphycolporrhaphydiabetes mellitus type 2glycemic controlhba1cpelvic organ prolapsesurgical complication ratessurgical complicationstype 2 diabetes mellitusurinary tract infections

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