The following general complications can happen after any surgery: With any operation there is always a risk of complications. These tests include PAP smear, uterine biopsy or pelvic ultrasound. It is very difficult to reach the uterus after healing from a Le Fort colpocleisis, thus, pre-operative testing is needed to make sure it is safe to leave the uterus. Small drainage tunnels are created during surgery to allow blood or mucus to drain from the uterus. Le Fort Colpocleisis is the name of the vaginal closure surgery done when the uterus is still present and not removed. If the uterus is still present, it can be removed (hysterectomy) at the time of colpocleisis. It can be carried out in women whether they still have their uterus or not. It is associated with high success rates (90-95%), and so may also be an option for non-sexually active women who have recurrent prolapse following previous surgeries.

Nothing can exit the vagina (the bulge) or enter the vagina.Ĭolpocleisis can be carried out more quickly than other vaginal reconstructive procedures for prolapse, so it is particularly suitable for women with medical problems which may make them less suitable for longer and more complex operations. Colpocleisis is only suitable for women who are not sexually active and do not intend to be sexually active at any point in the future, since the vagina will be closed off, not allowing vaginal intercourse. This prevents the vaginal walls from bulging either into, or outside of, the vagina and supports the uterus if it is present. Colpocleisis (or vaginal closure) is an operation which corrects prolapse by sewing the front and back walls of the vagina together.

Vaginal obliteration