Vaginal vault suspension at time of abdominal hysterectomy using Mackenrodt and uterosacral ligaments.

Hysterectomy is one of the most frequently performed gynecological procedures. Hysterectomy remains an important treatment option for a number of benign and malignant indication. Several other studies have shown that hysterectomy independently increased the incidence of subsequent POP, especially when hysterectomy was performed for POP indication. Some studies even have shown that women after hysterectomy were 50% more likely to report symptoms of pelvic floor disorders. With regard to prolapse of the vaginal apex in particular, it has been hypothesized that the "disruption of the cardinaluterosacral ligament complex" during hysterectomy decreases vaginal support. Therefore, adequate support for the vaginal apex would be an essential component to reduce the incidence of post-hysterectomy apical POP. Our study aims to evaluate novel Mackenrodt Uterosacral double ligament vault suspension technique as a treatment option for pelvic prolapse during total abdominal hysterectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• women undergoing hysterectomy
• Stage 1 or more pelvic organ prolapse

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnacy or 6 months postpartum
• previous suspension surgery