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.