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Anterior Posterior Repair-Colporrhaphy
Symptoms
- A soft bulge of tissue in your vagina that might protrude through the vaginal opening.
- Difficulty having a bowel movement.
- Sensation of rectal pressure or fullness.
- A feeling that the rectum has not completely emptied after a bowel movement
Causes
More about Treatment
Anterior and Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy) Anterior and posterior repair are minimally invasive procedures used to correct pelvic organs that have dropped out of their normal positions. The procedure is also called an anterior vaginal wall repair or anterior colporrhaphy.
FAQ on this Treatment
What is colporrhaphy or anterior posterior vaginal wall surgery?
It is a surgery which involves removal of a part of the vaginal wall; either from the front or the back wall, folding of the ligaments that support the pelvic organs and pushing of the urinary bladder upwards in the pelvis.
Who should get colporrhaphy or anterior posterior vaginal wall surgery?
Women who have developed cystocele and/or urethrocele are recommended to undergo anterior wall surgery whereas posterior wall surgery is required to correct rectocele.
What is a cystocele/ urethrocele/rectocele?
Prolapse of the bladder, urethrocele or rectum through the vaginal wall, i.e. when a part of them protrudes into the vaginal orifice, it is referred to as cystocele, urethrocele & rectocele respectively.
What predisposes to cystocele/ urethrocele/rectocele?
Childbirth, old age, long standing cough or heavy lifting, chronic constipation, hysterectomy and genetics are common risk factors for prolapse.
What is the duration of colporrhaphy or anterior posterior vaginal wall surgery and duration of hospitalization?
The surgery takes 3-4 hours typically and is carried out under general or epidural anaesthesia. Patient might be kept under observation for variable duration, at least a day.
When can normal activities be resumed after this surgery?
Usually, normal activities, including sexual intercourse, can be resumed after 3-4 weeks of the surgery in uncomplicated cases.