The Effect of Transvaginal Prolapse Surgery on Anorectal Function

Abstract Objective Pelvic floor dysfunction can manifest as a spectrum including anorectal dysfunction, vaginal prolapse, and urinary incontinence. Sacrospinous fixation is procedure performed by gynecologists to treat prolapse. The present study aims evaluate the impact of transvaginal prolapse surgery on function. Materials Methods We conducted retrospective review patients undergoing sacrospinous for between 2014 2020. Those with who had also been evaluated colorectal service preoperatively postoperatively were included analysis. These assessed symptom-specific validated questionnaires. effect constipation fecal incontinence symptoms was analyzed. Results A total 22 All underwent fixation, 95.4% posterior colporrhaphy There statistically significant improvements in Fecal Incontinence Severity Index (FISI), St. Mark's Score (Vaizey), embarrassment lifestyle components Quality Life Score, Constipation Scoring System, Obstructed Defecation Patient Assessment score. Conclusion Transvaginal leads favorable function, both obstructed defecation scores this small series.