Table 4 Surgical decision-making pattern among the POP-Q users (n = 61)

Apical prolapse to be corrected

 Any (regardless of the degree of prolapse)

1 (1.6)

 POPQ point C > − (TVL-2) (stage 1 or greater)

3 (4.9)

 POPQ point C > − 1/2 × TVL

6 (9.8)

 POPQ point C ≥ -1 (stage 2 or greater)

28 (45.9)

 POPQ point C > 0 (beyond the hymen)

23 (37.7)

Anterior or posterior prolapse to be corrected

 Any (regardless of the degree of prolapse)

1 (1.6)

 POPQ point Ba or Bp > − 3 (stage 1 or greater)

1 (1.6)

 POPQ point Ba or Bp ≥ − 1 (stage 2 or greater)

31 (50.8)

 POPQ point Ba or Bp > 0 (beyond the hymen)

28 (45.9)

Separate repair for anterior or posterior prolapse resolved under simulated apical support

 No

9/20* (45.0)

 Yes

11/20* (55.0)