Constipation is very common, although most patients have constipation before the surgery.
Incontinence occurs in 10-20% of patients following surgery. This is often an improvement over incontinence that is present before the surgery. However, in a small number of patients, incontinence can get worse.
Recurrence of prolapse occurs in 5-10% of abdominal repairs and about 15-25% of perineal repairs.
Review Date: 4/13/2004
Reviewed By: John A. Daller, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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