Minimally invasive techniques in gynecological pathology have well-known benefits, the "gold standard" of uterine prolapse being currently managed laparoscopically. Laparoscopic lateral hysteropexy and hysterosacropexy are surgical techniques that can be performed for uterine prolapse. Laparoscopic management of such cases is recommended, but requires well-trained teams in laparoscopic surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPelvic static disorders have an important impact on patients' quality of life, constituting a real public health problem, despite the fact that they are not life-threatening. Minimally invasive procedures of pelvic organ prolapse has many advantages, laparoscopic hysteropexy and colpopexy being a standard with real benefits: minimal incisions, reduced postoperative complications, shorter hospital stay and a low recurrence rate. Laparoscopic management of such cases is recommended, but requires teams well trained in minimally invasive surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPelvic organ prolapse is the most frequent and common health problem faced by most patients, representing the descent into the vagina or beyond the introitus of one or more pelvic organs, involving three compartments: anterior-bladder, apical-uterus and posterior-rectus. Lateral hystero/colpopexy is an alternative approach in the repair of symptomatic anterior and apical pelvic prolapse. The main objective is to correct pelvic floor defects, restore anatomy, relieve pressure and maintain normal sexual function.
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