What is a laparoscopic sacral colpopexy?
Laparoscopic Sacral Colpopexy for Pelvic Prolapse Sacral colpopexy is a surgical procedure used to repair apical pelvic prolapse. Traditionally, open abdominal surgery would be necessary to reconstruct the muscles and ligaments that have dropped.
What is a colpopexy surgery?
Sacral colpopexy is a surgery used to repair pelvic organ prolapse. This is a condition where your pelvic organs, such as your vagina and uterus, sag or fall out. Sacral colpopexy treats pelvic organ prolapse by putting your organs back where they should be.
What is sacrospinous colpopexy?
Sacral colpopexy, also known as sacrocolpopexy or sacrospinous colpopexy, is a surgical procedure used to correct pelvic organ prolapse in women. When the muscles around a woman’s pelvis weaken, the pelvic organs can prolapse (slide out of place). This creates a bulge in the vagina.
How is a laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy performed?
The operation is performed under a general anaesthetic through keyhole incisions (laparoscopically). A piece of mesh is stitched along the back wall, the top and, if necessary, the front wall of the vagina. The mesh is in turn secured to the ligament over the lower backbone (sacrum).
What is the recovery time for laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy?
Recovery from surgery usually takes two to four weeks, but sometimes longer if more strenuous activity is planned. It is normal to be very tired during this time. A patient may shower 48 hours after the surgery, but she should NOT swim or soak in water for 6 weeks after surgery.
What is sacral colpopexy?
Sacral colpopexy, also known as sacrocolpopexy or sacrospinous colpopexy, is a surgical procedure used to correct pelvic organ prolapse in women. When the muscles around a woman’s pelvis weaken, the pelvic organs can prolapse (slide out of place). This creates a bulge in the vagina.
What is sacrocolpopexy surgery for pelvic organ prolapse?
Sacrocolpopexy (sacral colpopexy) is a surgical technique which works to repair pelvic organ prolapse. When the muscles around the pelvis weaken, the organs inside the pelvis can prolapse (slide out of place).
What is sacrocolpopexy?
This prolapse is sometimes accompanied by a bulge in the vagina. Pelvic organ or vaginal prolapse most commonly occurs after menopause, childbirth or a hysterectomy. Sacrocolpopexy can be performed as an open abdominal surgery, or through the use of minimally invasive techniques.