Protocol for a prospective multisite cohort study investigating hysterectomy versus uterine preservation for pelvic organ prolapse surgery: the HUPPS study

Introduction Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is the descent of pelvic organs into the vagina resulting in bulge symptoms and occurs in approximately 50% of women. Almost 20% of women will elect surgical correction of this condition by age 85. Removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) with concomitant vaginal...

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Published in:BMJ Open
Main Authors: Magali Robert, Kaylee Ramage, Erin A Brennand, Shunaha Kim-Fine, Colin Birch, Allison D Edwards, Alison Carter Ramirez, Brittany Hoffarth-Palchewich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-10-01
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/10/e053679.full