Using a needle for sacrospinous ligament fixation for pelvic organ prolapse based on the Miyazaki technique

Abstract

Background: Approximately 7% of all women will require surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse during their lives. Of these, approximately 10%-13% will require another operation within 5 years due to recurrence of the disease. Increases in life expectancy and elderly individuals with estrogen deficiencies will mean higher rates of pelvic organ prolapse, significantly reducing the quality of life for millions of people. This study introduces technologies that can help treat pelvic prolapse while reducing the rate of recurrence. Methods: This paper outlines how to properly perform sacrospinous ligament fixation using the Miyazaki technique. Results: A needle was used to successfully perform a sacrospinous ligament fixation using Miyazaki's technique. Conclusions: Considering the Food and Drug Administration’s 2019 decision to permit surgeries with native tissue, this method can be used with sacrospinous ligament fixation as the primary treatment option for pelvic organ prolapse.

Keywords

• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Sacrospinous ligament fixation
• Sacrocolpopexy
• Pelvic surgery