At the Scrub Sink: Uterosacral Ligament Suspension.

Urogynecology (Phila)

From the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

Published: January 2024

Uterosacral ligament suspension for repair of prolapse has some challenges, such as visualization in the vagina, choice of suture, and avoidance of dangers such as ureteral kinking. This editorial offers some tips for performing a uterosacral suspension that are commonly discussed "at the scrub sink" before a case.

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