Table 4.
The average percentage of cells undergoing apoptosis in different tissue layers and around the mesh fibers in the vaginal wall in primates. Results are expressed as mean ± standard deviation.
| Subepithelium | Smooth muscle | Adventitia | Peri-Mesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sham | 0.43 ± 0.50 | 0.11 ± 0.09 | 1.56 ± 1.42 | |
| GynemeshPS | 7.22 ± 7.76* | 0.84 ± 0.96 | 32.49± 29.14* | 22.34 ± 24.27* |
| UltraPro perpendicular | 2.34 ± 2.78 | 1.56 ± 2.72 | 13.19± 8.23 | 6.87 ± 3.19 |
| UltraPro parallel | 0.66 ± 1.21 | 0.14 ± 0.15 | 14.54± 12.95 | 8.74 ± 8.58 |
| SmartMesh | 2.14 ± 2.81 | 0.72 ± 1.02 | 3.32± 2.77 | 0.63 ± 0.80 |
*
p < 0.05 as compared to the UltraPro groups, SmartMesh and sham