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Colporrhaphy: When is surgery needed to repair vaginal prolapse?

In this expert guide to colporrhaphy, a surgical procedure used to treat vaginal prolapse, highly respected consultant gynaecologist Professor Stephen Radley describes what patients should expect from their time in hospital and the recovery period that follows. The leading pelvic floor specialist also sheds light on the rates of recurrence of prolapse following surgery and when procedures of this type are indicated.

How has the treatment of pelvic prolapse changed?

Pelvic prolapse is a fairly common condition that sometimes requires surgical treatment. In recent years there has been an introduction of vaginal meshes to help provide support to weakened pelvic floors, however, more recently, this surgical method has been stopped due to associated complications and prolapse recurrences. Professor Stephen Radley, a leading obstetrician and gynaecologist, explains what pelvic prolapse is and how treatment options have changes in recent years.

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