An ambispective observational study in the safety and efficacy of posterior colporrhaphy with composite Vicryl-Prolene mesh

There is increasing evidence to show that the use of surgical meshes reduces recurrence rates of hernia repair and anterior vaginal wall prolapse. The aim of this study was to determine the safety and efficacy of posterior colporrhaphy with mesh in patients with posterior vaginal prolapse. An ambispective observational study involving 90 patients was conducted with retrospective chart review and prospective subjective and objective assessments at the end of a 1-year study period. Apart from 2 of 90 (2.2%) minor hematoma incidents, there was no other major perioperative morbidity. Prevalence of common prolapse complaints of vaginal lump sensation, constipation, defecation difficulty and dyspareunia all improved significantly postoperatively (p