Anterior vaginal wall repair

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Cystocele

Overview

Recovery

Risks

Anterior vaginal wall repair

Alternative Names:

A/P repair; Vaginal wall repair; Anterior and/or posterior vaginal wall repair; Anterior and/or posterior colporrhaphy

Expectations after surgery:

Women treated with this procedure for cystocele have an excellent chance that the prolapse will be cured. This improvement will usually last for years -- but in some cases the tissue weakens with time, and other procedures may be necessary to treat the symptoms.

Convalescence:

You should avoid activities that cause an increase in abdominal pressure, such as straining, sneezing, and coughing for several weeks to months after your surgery. You should avoid any activities that require lifting or straining.

You may need to take stool softeners or gentle laxatives to prevent constipation and straining with bowel movements. Your doctor may recommend that you avoid sexual intercourse until your incisions are healed.

Review Date: 5/4/2004
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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