Vaginal Pelvic Floor Reconstruction

Surgeons perform about 300,000 procedures for correction of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) each year in the United States. However, many more women suffer from this condition as they manage their prolapse without surgery. Pelvic reconstructive surgery can be performed through an incision in the vagina, through an incision made through the abdominal wall, or through a series of small incisions in the abdomen through which the surgeon places a laparoscope and instruments. Dr. Pezzella will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of these approaches during your visit.

Our team may suggest surgery if other treatments have failed. The goal of all reconstructive pelvic floor procedures is to restore normal pelvic floor anatomy and give the patient her best chance at maintaining a normal quality of life, including sexual intercourse if desired. Pelvic surgeries can help restore the normal pelvic floor anatomy or repair damaged muscles or tissue. Many procedures to correct pelvic organ prolapse can be performed through small incisions in the vagina or abdomen (laparoscopic or robotic-assisted techniques), which may reduce scarring and complications and may shorten recovery time.