Introduction: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of vaginal uterosacral plication on urge symptoms and quality of life in a cohort of patients with uterosacral ligament insufficiency and urge symptoms. Methods: A total of 40 female patients were included in the study, and their posterior fornix was supported with gauze to simulate the surgical procedure. Uterosacral plication was applied to patients who experienced a decrease in urinary incontinence, nocturia, a sense of urgency, and a decrease in urge urinary incontinence symptoms or complete recovery. Images of the bladder, bladder neck, urethra, and symphysis pubis were obtained preoperatively and 1 year postoperatively. POP-Q staging was also performed, and patients completed the Overactive Bladder Evaluation Form (OAB-V8) and the Incontinence Impact Questionnaire Short Form (ICIQ-SF). Results: Results from the OAB-V8 questionnaire showed that postoperative nocturia scores improved by 72.1% compared to preoperative scores, and the need to urinate at night and waking up scores improved by 68.3%. The mean bladder neck thickness and the mean detrusor thickness were significantly decreased from 10 to 9.2 (p < 0.0001) and from 8.7 to 6.4 (p < 0.0001), respectively. The ICIQ-SF questionnaire scores showed a 68.4% improvement in urinary incontinence affecting daily life after the operation. Conclusion: This study adds to the clinical evidence that uterosacral ligament support improves symptoms of overactive bladder syndromes, including urgency and nocturia. The use of pelvic floor ultrasound and the apical tamponade test is important in patient selection for the correct indication.

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