Vaginal Repair Operation

A vaginal repair is an operation to lift up and strengthen the walls of the vagina to restore its normal support. It is also known as colporrhaphy. Pregnancy, childbirth, obesity and menopausal changes can weaken the vaginal muscles and ligaments. As a result, organs near the vagina, such as the uterus (womb), bowel or bladder, slip down from their normal position. This is known as vaginal wall prolapse. It can lead to problems with passing urine and bowel movement, and can affect your sex life.

A vaginal repair operation helps to strengthen the vaginal walls so that nearby organs are held in position. The patient is first given general, regional, or local anesthesia. A speculum is inserted into the vagina to hold it open during the procedure. An incision is made into the vaginal skin and the defect in the underlying fascia is identified. The vaginal skin is separated from the fascia and the defect is folded over and sutured (stitched). Any excess vaginal skin is removed and the incision is closed with stitches.