Laparoscopic sacral colpoperineopexy for treatment of perineal body descent and vaginal vault prolapse

Perineal body descent has been linked to pudendal nerve injury and anorectal disorders, including constipation, rectal pain, and fecal incontinence. Open sacral colpoperineopexy has been described for the treatment of perineal descent. We present a technique for laparoscopic sacral colpoperineopexy...

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Published in:Urology (Ridgewood, N.J.) N.J.), 2004-07, Vol.64 (1), p.145-147
Main Authors: Link, Richard E., Su, Li-Ming, Bhayani, Sam B., Wright, E.James
Format: Article
Language:English
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Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Constipation - etiology
Female
Humans
Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy - methods
Medical sciences
Nephrology. Urinary tract diseases
Perineum - surgery
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Surgical Mesh
Suture Techniques
Uterine Prolapse - complications
Uterine Prolapse - surgery
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Summary:Perineal body descent has been linked to pudendal nerve injury and anorectal disorders, including constipation, rectal pain, and fecal incontinence. Open sacral colpoperineopexy has been described for the treatment of perineal descent. We present a technique for laparoscopic sacral colpoperineopexy and highlight this approach with accompanying video segments.
ISSN:0090-4295
1527-9995
DOI:10.1016/j.urology.2004.02.003