Vaginal vs. robotic mesh surgery for apical prolapse
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to fix a type of pelvic organ prolapse (when organs drop into the vagina): using mesh through vaginal surgery versus using mesh through robotic-assisted abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if the robotic method works as well as the vaginal method.
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Who can take part
- You must have a pelvic organ prolapse in the top part of the vagina (apical prolapse) that is stage II or higher.
- You cannot need any other surgery at the same time—like a hysterectomy—that could change the shape of the pelvic floor.
- You must not have had radiation treatment to your pelvic area in the past.
- You cannot have any birth defects or past injuries affecting your urinary system, genitals, or bowels.
- You must not have a medical condition that would make elective surgery unsafe for you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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