Anterior vaginal wall suspension procedure for stress urinary incontinence associated with variable degrees of anterior compartment prolapse

Chasta Bacsu, Philippe Zimmern

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Abstract

Stress urinary incontinence is for the most part due to a sudden descent of the urethra pulled open by a dropping vagina which has lost its lateral attachment support during straining efforts. The goal of this procedure is to restore back this vaginal support, thus stabilizing the vaginal plate underneath the urethra and bladder base to prevent this rapid downward process with efforts. Inspired by the Raz bladder neck suspension, this anterior vaginal wall suspension procedure has been part of our practice for several decades. Long-term data is now available, attesting to its durability, safety and efficacy. It is also a very versatile procedure which can be performed along with other vaginal repair procedures, uterine preservation, or autologous fascial sling.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNative Tissue Repair for Incontinence and Prolapse
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages51-67
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9783319452685
ISBN (Print)9783319452661
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2017

Keywords

  • Cystocele
  • Native tissue repair
  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Vaginal repair

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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