Treatment of uterine prolapse stage 2 or higher: a randomized multicenter trial comparing sacrospinous fixation with vaginal hysterectomy (SAVE U trial)

• Main Authors: Hakvoort Robert A (Author), Alhafidh Akeel HH (Author), Stekelenburg Jelle (Author), den Boon Jan (Author), Detollenaere Renée J (Author), Vierhout Mark E (Author), van Eijndhoven Hugo WF (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Pelvic organ prolapse is a common health problem, affecting up to 40% of parous women over 50 years old, with significant negative influence on quality of life. Vaginal hysterectomy is currently the leading treatment method for patie...