Illustrative imageSukgen · Women’s healthRESEARCH PAPER · 2020
Effect of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Reconstructive Mesh Surgery on the Quality of Life of Turkish Patients: A Prospective Study
Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy · 9(4):204–208
The study at a glance
Prospective study
- Assessment using SF-36
- Quality-of-life focus
Research question
This study investigated changes in quality of life among Turkish patients receiving transvaginal mesh surgery for pelvic organ prolapse.
Study approach
The prospective follow-up used the SF-36 questionnaire. Patients’ responses across assessment time points were compared.
Key findings
After surgery, some quality-of-life domains and physical and mental health summary scores increased in the study group.
Interpreting the results
A before-and-after comparison does not establish superiority over other treatments. Interpretation depends on the selected sample and follow-up conditions.
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Source and citation
Sukgen G, Türkay Ü. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther. 2020;9(4):204–208. DOI: 10.4103/GMIT.GMIT_32_19.
Reader perspective
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