Procedures and Treatments:
Reconstructive & Restorative Procedures
Colpopexy (POP repair)
Surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse by securing organs
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Overview
Colpopexy is a surgical procedure used to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) by securing the vaginal vault or uterus to the pelvic ligaments or sacrum. It restores the normal position of pelvic organs that have shifted, reducing symptoms like pressure, discomfort, or urinary incontinence. This procedure can be performed abdominally or laparoscopically, depending on the patient's condition.
Conditions Treated
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
Female Incontinence
Who is it for?
For women experiencing pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Benefits
Restores normal pelvic anatomy, reduces prolapse symptoms, and helps relieve pressure, discomfort, or incontinence
How it Works
This surgical procedure attaches the top of the vagina or uterus to the sacrum using mesh or other support materials to correct pelvic organ prolapse, restoring normal pelvic anatomy.
Duration
1-2 hours
Recovery
Recovery typically takes about 4-6 weeks, during which patients gradually return to their daily routines as tissues heal and strengthen.
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