Open AccessA randomized controlled trial of permanent vs absorbable suture for uterosacral ligament suspension
Author(s) -
Joseph T. Kowalski,
Rene R. Genadry,
Patrick Ten Eyck,
Catherine S. Bradley
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international urogynecology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1433-3023
pISSN - 0937-3462
DOI - 10.1007/s00192-020-04244-1
Subject(s) - medicine , uterosacral ligament , surgery , hymen , fibrous joint , absorbable suture , randomized controlled trial , vagina
Uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS) is a common procedure for apical pelvic organ prolapse. The procedure has been described using only permanent suture, only absorbable suture and a combination of permanent and absorbable suture. We hypothesized that the use of absorbable suture is not inferior to the use of permanent suture.