Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse develops at the time of hysterectomy (vaginal or abdominal) when the superior vaginal support mechanism is disrupted. Understanding the anatomy of vaginal supports and the pathology of post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is essential to treating this condition...
One hundred twelve vaginal hysterectomies were performed during a period of 2 years, 8 months. During the first year and a half, fourteen procedures were performed on patients referred to our institution because of posthysterectomy vaginal prolapse. We present our results of abdominal and vaginal re...
Summary Recurrent post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is a difficult surgical problem. Our experience of seven cases of such prolapse treated by laparoscopic sacral colpopexy is reported. In all, the vaginal vault was fixed to the presacral region using a prolene mesh, with the entire procedu...
Treatment of uterine prolapse stage 2 or higher: a randomized multicenter trial comparing sacrospinous fixation with vaginal hysterectomy (SAVE U trial) Background Pelvic organ prolapse is a common health problem, affecting up to 40% of parous women over 50 years old, with significant negative inf...
This video demonstrates a transvaginal technique for vaginal vault suspension using an apical sling suspended from the sacrospinous ligaments. This was a r
Analysis of Risk Factors for Post-Hysterectomy Vaginal Vault ProlapsePurpose: To identify risk factors for vaginal vault prolapse after hysterectomy and also estimate incidence of post-hysterectomy vault prolapse.Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study of women who underwent hysterectomy for ...
Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is a recognised although rare complication following both abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy and the risk is increased in women following vaginal surgery for urogenital prolapse. ? Primary prevention can be performed at the time of hysterectomy. ? Whilst all ...
Equal emphasis should be placed on prevention of prolapse of the vaginal vault following abdominal hysterectomy, and obliteration of the cul-de-sac should become routine.doi:10.1089/gyn.1992.8.201FRED T. GIVENJournal of Gynecologic SurgeryFred T, Given Jr. Is post hysterectomy vaginal vaultprolapse...
Posthysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse: primary repair in 693 patients. Obstet Gynecol 1998;92:281–5.Webb MJ, Aronson MP, Ferguson LK, Lee RA (1998) Posthysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse: primary repair in 693 patients. Obstet Gynecol 92:281–285...
Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse develops at the time of hysterectomy (vaginal or abdominal) when the superior vaginal support mechanism is disrupted. Understanding the anatomy of vaginal supports and the pathology of post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse is essential to treating this condition...