Anterior Vaginal Wall Repair

Types of Vaginal Wall and Pelvic Floor Surgeries

Includes anterior colporrhaphy and pelvic organ prolapse repair techniques.

• Endometriosis
• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)
• Myomectomy
• Uterine Fibroids

01. Frequent urge to pass urine

02. Feeling that the bladder has not emptied completely

03. Bulged vaginal wall causing discomfort during intercourse

04. Sensation of something coming down

05. Low back pain

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Causes of Anterior Vaginal Prolapse

Some of the common causes behind anterior vaginal prolapse are mentioned below:

01. Pregnancy

02. Vaginal delivery

03. Obesity

04. Difficult bowel movements

05. Heavy lifting

06. Chronic cough

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Pre-Surgical Preparation

Before the surgery, the doctor will take a detailed medical history about your past medical conditions, surgeries or treatments that you have undergone in the past. You must also inform your doctor about all the medications that you are currently taking.

After the medical history, a physical examination is done which includes evaluating the vagina and certain lab tests. You will be given some pre-operative instructions to follow before the surgery. These instructions include:

01. Do not eat anything for eight hours before the procedure.

02. Do not take medications like aspirin, ibuprofen or any herbal supplements for some days before the procedure.

03. If you are taking any other prescribed medicine, consult your doctor.

04. Avoid smoking or alcohol consumption for some days before and after the surgery.

Procedure

Anterior vaginal wall repair may be performed under general or spinal anesthesia. Under general anesthesia, you will be asleep during the procedure while under spinal anesthesia only the lower body down the waist will get numb. You will be awake during the procedure under spinal anesthesia. Sedative medications may be administered to help to relax.

After administering the anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision on the front or anterior wall of the vagina. This is followed by repositioning of the bladder or the urethra to their normal position. Then, the sutures are applied between the vagina and the bladder to provide support and prevent the bladder from sliding down again. Some additional vaginal tissue may also be used to tighten the muscles and ligaments.

The entire procedure does not take more than 30 minutes.

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Recovery after Anterior Vaginal Wall Repair

After the surgery you will be staying in the hospital for the next 2-3 days. Once the medical team ensures that you are recovering without any complications, you will be discharged from the hospital. A catheter may be attached to the bladder for the next couple of days to help in urination. Once you are discharged, you will still need to be careful and follow the given instructions. Some of the common post-operative instructions include:

01. Take adequate rest.

02. Avoid sexual intercourse for 6 weeks after the surgery.

03. Avoid heavy lifting, or standing for a long time.

04. Do exercises as advised by the doctor.

05. Take only a liquid diet unless your bowel movements become normal.

06. You can return to work within six to eight weeks of the surgery.

07. You can resume a normal lifestyle within three months.

Symptoms and Risk factors

Risks and Complications

Before scheduling the surgery, you must calculate the risk-benefit ratio. Ask your doctor about the possible risks of the surgery. Some of the complications may include,

01. Pain while urination

02. Frequent urge to urinate

03. Involuntary leakage of urine

04. Irritation in the bladder

05. Any damage to vagina, bladder or urethra

06. Adverse reaction to anesthesia

07. Difficulty breathing

08. Bleeding

09. Infection