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Concomitant hysterectomy or uterine preservation was performed based on clinical indications. Anatomical outcomes were assessed via Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification (POP-Q) measurements, while functional outcomes and quality of life (QoL) were evaluated using Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory Questionnaire (PFDI-20) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ-7) questionnaires preoperatively and at 2-year follow-up. Multivariable regression adjusted for age, BMI, parity, and surgical approach.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>LLS demonstrated superior perioperative outcomes, including shorter operative time (3.07\u2009\u00b1\u20090.15 vs. 4.59\u2009\u00b1\u20090.13 hours for LSC, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), reduced blood loss (64.48\u2009\u00b1\u20094.62 vs. 116.18\u2009\u00b1\u20098.10\u2009mL for TVM, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), and shorter hospitalization (5.17\u2009\u00b1\u20090.20 vs. 6.21\u2009\u00b1\u20090.27 days for TVM, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Groin pain incidence was higher in TVM (21% vs. 0% in LSC\/LLS, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05). All groups achieved significant anatomical restoration (POP-Q points p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001) and QoL improvements (PFDI-20: TVM 97.31\u2009\u2192\u20098.37, LSC 108.92\u2009\u2192\u20095.76, LLS 110.89\u2009\u2192\u20096.64; PFIQ-7: TVM 103.86\u2009\u2192\u20093.45, LSC 113.24\u2009\u2192\u20099.28, LLS 122.99\u2009\u2192\u20098.04; p\u2009&lt;\u20090.001). No intergroup differences persisted after adjusting confounders. Notably, TVM participants with uterine preservation reported significantly better PFIQ-7 scores than hysterectomy subgroups (0.96\u2009\u00b1\u20090.52 vs. 6.60\u2009\u00b1\u20093.46, p\u2009&lt;\u20090.05), whereas LSC\/LLS showed no such disparity.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>LLS, LSC, and TVM effectively restore anatomy and QoL in advanced apical prolapse, with LLS offering optimal perioperative safety. Uterine preservation during TVM enhances postoperative satisfaction, suggesting individualized surgical planning is critical. 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