Pelvic Reconstruction Surgery - Restoring Pelvic Health
Pelvic Reconstruction is used to treat pelvic floor issues in women. Pelvic floor reconstruction is a bunch of surgical procedures which are used to treat pelvic organ prolapse, It helps to revive the integrity and strength of the pelvic floor that occurs when the muscles of the pelvic floor are weakened or damaged, often due to childbirth.
These potential problems involve the urinary tract, rectum, vagina, and other related structures. This field of medicine is called urogynecology.
- There are non-surgical strategies that can be used to strengthen the pelvic floor in some cases. These will include physical exercises and pessaries.
- Surgery is pursued once symptoms become too intrusive in women's lives, and non-surgical ways haven’t provided relief.
Nonsurgical Treatments
- Pessary: This device is inserted into the vagina to support the pelvic organs. Targeting specific symptoms is also another option.
- Kegel exercises
- Weight loss
Surgical Treatment
- Obliterative Surgery
Obliterative surgery narrows or closes off the vagina to provide support for prolapsed organs. Sexual intercourse is not possible after this procedure.
- Reconstructive Surgery
Reconstructive surgery reconstructs the pelvic floor with the goal of restoring the organs to their original position. Some sorts of reconstructive surgery are done through an incision within the vagina. Others are done through an incision in the abdomen or with laparoscopy.
There are a range of pelvic reconstruction procedures available. Both robotic and ancient surgeries can be used to treat pelvic floor problems. Robotic or robot-assisted surgeries can be less invasive and more precise than traditional surgeries. It may be utilize in some cases of vaginal prolapse. Surgeries for pelvic organ prolapse can be approached through the vagina, or through the abdomen.
The types of reconstructive surgery include the following:
- Fixation or suspension using one’s own tissues (uterosacral ligament suspension and sacrospinous fixation)
- Anterior and posterior colporrhaphy
- Sacrocolpopexy and sacrohysteropexy
- Surgery using vaginally placed mesh
What to expect after surgery
Once the surgery is done, you can expect some discharge and spotting from the vagina for about 6 weeks. Bleeding reduces over time. In case bleeding increases, you need to call your doctor immediately. Stitches that are dissolving, are represented by yellowish-white and watery vaginal discharge.
