What is LeFort Colpocleisis?
Introduction and hypothesis: LeFort colpocleisis is a minimally invasive surgical option for patients with pelvic organ prolapse who no longer desire sexual activity. Pelvic surgeons have limited exposure to this procedure during their training, and are therefore less likely to offer this procedure to their patients.
How is a Colpocleisis done?
Colpocleisis is a type of obliterative surgery. The surgeon sews together the front and back walls of the vagina to shorten the vaginal canal. This prevents the vagina walls from bulging inward, and provides support to hold up the uterus. Reconstructive surgery is often performed through incisions in the abdomen.
What procedure is performed to treat vaginal prolapse?
Sacrocolpopexy—Used to treat vaginal vault prolapse and enterocele. It can be done with an abdominal incision or with laparoscopy. Surgical mesh is attached to the front and back walls of the vagina and then to the sacrum (tail bone). This lifts the vagina back into place.
Is colpocleisis a major surgery?
This procedure is the least invasive surgical procedure for prolapse repair and can be done quickly under regional (spinal) or general anesthesia, making it an attractive option for women who have medical problems and are not good candidates for more extensive surgeries.
How long is colpocleisis surgery?
Colpocleisis (partial closure of the vagina) This operation is relatively quick to perform often taking only around 20 minutes and can be performed under local anaesthesia with sedation for some women.
Is Colpocleisis a major surgery?
How successful is colpocleisis surgery?
Colpocleisis is an operation to close off the internal vaginal canal to correct pelvic organ prolapse in women who are no longer sexually active. The success rate for this surgery is about 95 percent.
How long does colpocleisis surgery take?