Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the women at randomization, POP-Q, and surgical procedures performed
| Sacrospinous hysteropexy (n = 37) | Vaginal hysterectomy (n = 34) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ± SD) | 61.5 ± 9.6 | 63.7 ± 9.0 |
| Body mass index (mean ± SD) | 26.3 ± 3.2 | 25.9 ± 2.9 |
| Parity [median (range)] | 2 [0–5] | 2 [1–7] |
| Postmenopausal | 33 (89) | 32 (94) |
| Prior surgery | ||
| Appendectomy | 4 (11) | 5 (15) |
| Sterilization | 4 (11) | 4 (12) |
| Hemicolectomy (colon carcinoma) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) |
| Relevant comorbidity | ||
| Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 1 (3) | 1 (3) |
| Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 1 (3) | 2 (6) |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 3 (8) | 3 (9) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 0 (0) | 2 (6) |
| Stage of prolapse before surgery (POP-Q) | ||
| Uterine descent: stage 2–4 | 37 (100) | 34 (100) |
| Cystocele: stage 0–1 | 3 (8) | 2 (6) |
| Stage 2–4 | 34 (92) | 32 (94) |
| Rectocele: stage 0–1 | 14 (38) | 18 (53) |
| Stage 2–4 | 23 (62) | 16 (47) |
| Surgical procedures performed | (n = 35) | (n = 31) |
| Sacrospinous hysteropexy | 33 (94) | 0 (0) |
| Vaginal hysterectomy | 2 (6) | 31 (100) |
| Anterior colporrhaphy | 28 (80) | 31 (100) |
| Posterior colporrhaphy | 20 (57) | 15 (48) |
| Tension-free vaginal tape | 4 (11) | 3 (10) |
Data are presented as n (%) unless otherwise noted
SD standard deviation