Table 1. Comparison of patient characteristics between groups.
Data presented as mean (standard deviation) or
number/total
number (percentage),
unless
otherwise indicated. Patient postoperative characteristics were assessed
primarily at 30 or 36 months (N=75), with six prior to 30 months, and
one at 48 months.
BMI , body mass index; GH , genital hiatus; PB ,
perineal body; POP-Q , Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification; SD,
standard deviation; TVL, total vaginal length
a Recurrence is defined as prolapse beyond the hymen
with strain.
b Pulmonary disease includes any the following:
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute
respiratory
distress syndrome, or emphysema.
c Cardiovascular disease includes any the following:
angina, congenital heart failure/heart disease, heart attack, stroke or
transient ischemic attack, and peripheral vascular disease.