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The aims of this study were to evaluate peri- and postoperative complications, as well as vaginal and urinary symptoms, including patient satisfaction 3 months postoperatively. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 58 women who underwent MUSPACC over a five-year period. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed using three prolapse-related items from the International Consultation on Incontinence\u2013Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire\u2013Urinary Incontinence Short Form (ICIQ-UI SF), administered preoperatively and at three months following surgery. Demographic characteristics, as well as perioperative and postoperative complications, were obtained through review of medical records. Results: At follow-up, patients demonstrated improvement in vaginal symptoms, with the mean preoperative ICIQ-VS score decreasing from 15.2 to 1.16. Among those with preoperative urinary incontinence (UI), 42.1% became completely dry after MUSPACC procedure alone. Three patients (15%) developed de novo UI. Perioperative complications occurred in one patient. The postoperative complication rate was 20.7% (12\/58), including one patient who experienced a postoperative fistula between the right ureter and vagina. No further surgeries were required. Overall, 96.4% of patients were satisfied postoperatively. Conclusions: MUSPACC procedure appears to be an effective treatment for VVP and cystocele, with improvement in vaginal and urinary symptoms, high patient satisfaction, and a low rate of serious complications. 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