Cadaver study of anchorless implant for the treatment of anterior and apical vaginal wall prolapse. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cervigni, Mauro; Ercoli, Alfredo; Levy, Gil
• Is Part Of: European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology. Volume 210(2017)
• Page Start: 173
• Page End: 176
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: Self-retaining implant -- Vaginal mesh -- Cadaver lab; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Reproductive health -- Periodicals; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Reproduction -- Periodicals; Obstétrique -- Périodiques; Gynécologie -- Périodiques; Reproduction -- Périodiques; Verloskunde; Gynaecologie; Voortplanting (biologie); Gynecology; Obstetrics; Reproduction; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.12.031
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0301-2115

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: This cadaver study was performed in order to evaluate the feasibility and the anatomical landmarks of a Self-Retaining device, a new unanchored mesh, for the treatment of anterior and apical vaginal prolapse. Study design: The Self-retaining device was implanted transvaginally in two cadavers. One cadaver underwent a detailed trans-abdominal dissection of the pelvis and the other cadaver, frozen after the implant placement, underwent a cross section dissection of the pelvis. Results: The location of the device was confirmed to be in appropriate anatomical position and in safe distance from any major neurovascular structures in the pelvis. Conclusion: The self-retaining implant, in its planned location, can be a safe procedure with respect to neighboring neurovascular and muscular pelvic structures. Brief summery: A cadaver study of anchorless implant for safety evaluation of the distance from vital structures. The implant found anatomically safe for use.